Commercial Property Associate
Edinburgh – £57,000
Commercial Real Estate Associate – Edinburgh or Glasgow - NQ - 4 PQEWe are partnering with a UK Top 30 law firm with a global presence to recruit a Commercial Real Estate Associate for their leading Scottish team. Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected firm during an exciting period of growth.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified solicitor with experience in commercial property law.
- Proven expertise in:
- Acquisitions and disposals.
- Landlord and tenant matters.
- Desirable: experience in real estate finance (but not essential).
- General commercial property lawyers are encouraged to apply, with opportunities to specialise in the medium term.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload while delivering exceptional client service.
- Strong initiative, proactive mindset, and a drive to achieve results.
- Work with a market-leading real estate team and an enviable portfolio of premium clients.
- Play a key role in driving the firm’s continued success in Scotland and the UK.
- Opportunities for career growth, specialisation, and skill development.
- A collaborative, supportive, and innovative work environment.
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: Partner / Dept Head
- Salary: £57,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Edinburgh
- Reference: 1073723
