Real Estate Associate

Edinburgh – £52,000 - £70,000

On behalf of our client, a prestigious UK Top 50 law firm, we are seeking a talented Real Estate Associate (up to 7 years PQE) to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. If you are passionate about Real Estate and driven to excel, this role offers a remarkable platform to advance your career with an industry leader.
 
Role Highlights:
This role offers the chance to work on a wide array of high-caliber and complex real estate matters, spanning both commercial and residential development, investment transactions, and landlord and tenant work. You will collaborate with skilled colleagues and contribute to delivering outstanding results for top-tier clients across a varied portfolio of projects.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with Legal 500-ranked partners and experienced fee earners on major transactions, while also managing your own caseload.
  • Participate in dedicated client teams, providing first-rate service and solutions on complex matters.
  • Engage in the mentorship and development of junior team members, showcasing your skills as a leader in the field.
Ideal Candidate Profile: We are looking for a positive, ambitious professional who is passionate about Real Estate. You should bring a proactive approach, strong technical skills, and a collaborative mindset to deliver the best possible results for clients and your team. The ideal candidate will be a team player who takes pride in delivering excellent service and has a strong desire to achieve the highest standards in their work.
 
This is a unique opportunity to join a respected firm with an exceptional reputation, where you can grow your expertise, build valuable client relationships, and contribute meaningfully to a supportive, high-achieving team.

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Aqsa Shafi

Associate Recruitment Consultant
0161 233 6360

aqsa@douglas-scott.co.uk

1. What were you doing before you joined Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment?

Prior to starting at Douglas Scott, I graduated from The University of Strathclyde with a Psychology degree. I then joined another legal recruitment firm in Manchester where I focused on the Chicago legal market for 10 months.

2. What are you most looking forward to in your new role?

I am looking forward to getting to know the team at Douglas Scott. I am also excited to gain expertise in a new legal market hopefully making lots of successful placements!

3. If you weren’t in recruitment what would you be doing?

If I didn’t go into recruitment, I would have most likely completed my master’s in forensic psychology and pursued a career in that field.

4. Tell us something that people might not know about you?

Something people might not know is I was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Commercial Property Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £52,000 - £70,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Reference: 1070040

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