Senior Commercial Property Associate

Edinburgh – £77,000

Douglas Scott are excited to partner with a global law firm to recruit a talented Real Estate Solicitor to join their renowned Real Estate team in Scotland. This opportunity offers the chance to work within a market-leading practice, combining world-class expertise with a forward-thinking and flexible working culture.
 
About the Role
Our client’s Real Estate team has a stellar reputation across a wide range of industries and markets. Their Scotland-based team plays a key role in delivering seamless, award-winning services across the full spectrum of real estate work, including:

• Development
• Joint ventures
• Structured investments
• Acquisitions and disposals
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Retail and real estate finance
• Construction and property litigation

The team represents high-profile clients covering retail, government and transport sectors, combining cutting-edge legal expertise with deep market and industry knowledge.
 
Key Responsibilities
As part of the team, you will work on a wide range of UK and international real estate transactions, delivering client-focused, commercially minded solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on development and infrastructure projects.
• Handling investment-based acquisitions and disposals, including corporate share acquisitions.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams, including construction and planning specialists.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial real estate documents (e.g., sale/purchase contracts, easements, licences, agreements for lease).
• Conducting real estate due diligence, including preparing and reviewing certificates/reports on title.
• Managing asset and portfolio work and advising on general landlord/tenant leasing matters.

Candidate Profile
We are looking for a solicitor with:

• Expertise in development, infrastructure projects, and investment transactions.
• Experience with multidisciplinary projects involving construction and planning colleagues.
• Strong skills in drafting and negotiating real estate documents.
• A background in real estate due diligence and portfolio management.
• A commercially driven, client-focused approach to problem-solving.
• 6+ PQE working at a comparable law firm.

Why Join This Team?
This is a rare opportunity to join a globally recognised firm offering:

• Work on high-profile, high-value real estate transactions across domestic and international markets.
• Flexible and remote working options within a well-supported structure.
• A collaborative, innovative culture that values professional growth and expertise.

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career aspirations, I'd love to hear from you. Contact me at 07451271243 or aqsa@douglas-scott.co.uk for a confidential discussion or to submit your application.