Associate/Senior Associate, Real Estate – Edinburgh / Glasgow

Practice Area: public sector, Projects, Commercial Property, business development, Real Estate
Level: Associate, Full Time
Section: Law Firm
Location: East Lothian, Scotland, Central Belt, Edinburgh, Glasgow
Ref: FW9752

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join its well‑regarded Real Estate team, focusing on residential and mixed‑use development within the living sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work with a broad client base across both public and private sectors, supporting the delivery of homes across a wide range of tenures.

You will be part of a dynamic, highly ranked commercial property team, handling complex transactions, engaging directly with clients, and contributing to major projects across Scotland.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise a varied portfolio of real estate clients across multiple sectors.
  • Lead and support transactions involving sales, acquisitions, funding structures, and development projects.
  • Prepare, negotiate, and implement commercial property documentation.
  • Contribute to the delivery of housing projects within the living sector.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agents, and other stakeholders.
  • Support and mentor junior team members.
  • Participate in business development initiatives and wider firm projects.
  • Develop sector‑specific real estate knowledge and a commercially focused approach to client advice.
  • Assist the wider real estate practice on a range of property matters across Scotland.
  • Uphold the firm’s information security standards and internal policies.

The ideal candidate will be commercially minded with a strong interest in real estate, able to balance attention to detail with practical, tailored advice. They will communicate confidently, build strong relationships, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within major projects, cross‑border deals, and independently run transactions for clients active in the Scottish market.

If this position could be of interest, please contact Teddie or Cameron for a confidential initial discussion. (Assignment 18106)

teddie@frasiawright.com    https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddie-wright-7b017ab7/

cameron@frasiawright.com    https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-adrain-22a81627/

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