A leading UK law firm with a strong presence across Scotland and England is seeking an experienced Legal Director (12+ PQE) to join its Commercial Property / Real Estate practice in Edinburgh.
This senior role offers the opportunity to play a strategic leadership position within a highly regarded real estate team, advising major UK and international clients on complex, high-value, and cross-border transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise a team of lawyers, setting standards for quality, performance, and client service
- Manage and grow relationships with key institutional, private equity and high-net-worth clients
- Advise on high-value sales and acquisitions of investment property across Scotland
- Deliver asset management work including lettings, lease re-gears, variations, and portfolio management
- Act on retail, commercial and mixed-use developments, including shopping centres and retail parks
- Advise on the Scottish real estate aspects of corporate and share acquisitions
- Act for lenders on complex real estate financings across multiple sectors
- Lead and contribute to student accommodation and large-scale investment projects
- Work collaboratively with corporate, banking, planning, and construction teams
- Support UK-wide and pan-European transactions alongside English and US law firms
- Drive business development initiatives and contribute to the strategic growth of the practice
- Champion knowledge sharing, innovation, and efficient use of legal technology
The successful candidate will have extensive experience advising on Scottish commercial real estate matters, with a strong understanding of the legal and commercial drivers behind complex transactions. They will demonstrate sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic, solution-focused approach when advising clients. A proven ability to build, maintain and grow long-term client relationships is essential, alongside a clear track record of contributing to business development. The role requires a confident leader who enjoys mentoring and managing junior lawyers, fostering high performance and professional development. A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams within a professional services environment are also key.
This role offers the chance to work on market-leading transactions within a supportive, forward-thinking firm that values professional development, collaboration, and long-term career growth.
Legal Director, Real Estate / Commercial Property – Edinburgh East Lothian
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