Commercial Property Lawyer

Company: HRC Recruitment
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial real estate solicitor to join this highly regarded and growing real estate team.

This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of complex and high-value transactions, with a particular focus on residential development work, supporting clients who are delivering much-needed housing projects across Scotland.

You’ll join a collaborative and ambitious team with a strong reputation in the market and genuine opportunities for progression.

You will advise a diverse client base including residential developers, housing associations, landowners, care home operators, and public sector organisations. Responsibilities will include:

  • Leading land acquisition and disposal transactions for residential and mixed-use developments
  • Advising on greenfield and brownfield development projects
  • Negotiating and drafting promotion agreements, option agreements and joint venture agreements
  • Preparing Deeds of Conditions and DMS documentation for new developments
  • Supporting corporate transactions through property due diligence work
  • Managing complex matters from instruction through to completion
  • Supervising and mentoring junior team members

Applicants must have a minimum of 6 Yrs PQE and have a solid commercial property background. Applicants must be admitted as a Solicitor in Scotland and hold a current and unrestricted practising certificate.

You can expect high-quality work with a respected commercial real estate team, exposure to significant development and regeneration projects across Scotland, clear career progression, a supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture and a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

The firm offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

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Posted: August 23rd, 2026