Real Estate Lawyer

Overview

In this role you join Scotland’s leading real estate team to advise on high-profile Scottish and cross-border property matters for retailers, hotel operators, and private equity owners. You will handle a range of landlord and tenant work and complex land transactions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver commercial, timely solutions. The role offers exposure to international and UK market-leading clients and opportunities to contribute to Scotland’s biggest real estate projects. You will be part of a prestigious, fast-paced practice that values initiative and business development.

Pay / Benefits

• highly competitive salary and benefits package

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate land contracts including leases, development agreements, and purchase and sale contracts
• Advising clients across retail, hotel, and private equity on Scottish investments
• Handle landlord and tenant estate management work and title reviews
• Collaborate with planning, corporate, tax, banking and construction teams on cross-disciplinary matters
• Develop sector-specific knowledge in hotels, retail and leisure markets
• Provide commercial, timely advice and build client relationships with property professionals
• Involvement in business development activities and firm initiatives
• Support junior team members and contribute to large-scale, high-profile property projects across Scotland

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland and/or England & Wales (or both)
• 2–4 years PQE for Senior Solicitor or 4+ years PQE for Associate
• Strong interest in property industry and initiative to deepen knowledge
• Attention to detail with a commercial outlook
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise
• Experience with cross-border deals and coordinating with English and international firms (advantage)

• enthusiasm
• initiative
• quick thinking
• drafting leases
• drafting development agreements
• drafting purchase and sale contracts

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