This leading Scottish law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its growing Banking & Finance team in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced banking lawyer to work on high-quality real estate and development finance transactions while playing a key role in the continued growth of a highly regarded lender-side practice. The role offers genuine scope to take ownership of transactions, build direct client relationships, and develop a strong market profile within the Scottish banking sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising lenders on a broad range of real estate and development finance transactions.
• Acting on investment and development facilities, acquisition finance, refinancing transactions, bridging finance, and alternative lending matters.
• Managing bilateral and more complex secured lending transactions.
• Advising on Scottish security packages, including standard securities, floating charges, and share security arrangements.
• Working closely with clients, borrowers, and professional advisers to deliver commercially focused legal advice.
• Collaborating with cross-border finance teams on transactions involving English-law facility documentation.
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers while contributing to the continued growth of the team.

Applicants should be Senior Associate, Managing Associate, or Legal Director level with a strong background in banking and secured lending. Candidates should possess experience of real estate finance transactions, a sound understanding of Scots law security, and the ability to manage complex transactions confidently and commercially. Strong relationship-building skills, a collaborative approach, and an ambition to develop a personal profile within the market are essential.

You will be joining an ambitious and collaborative team with a strong reputation in the Scottish banking and finance market. The role offers high-quality work, genuine opportunities for career progression, direct client exposure, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to play a significant role in the future growth and success of a thriving Banking & Finance practice.

If this role sounds of interest, please contact Teddie or Cameron for a confidential discussion. (Assignment 18748)

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

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