A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join its well-established Commercial Property / Real Estate team in Edinburgh. The role offers the opportunity to work on market‑leading Scottish real estate transactions for a diverse client base, including UK and international investors, institutions, and funds.

This position involves a high level of responsibility, exposure to complex cross-border matters, and the chance to run transactions independently while working closely with partners and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on high-value sales and acquisitions of investment property across Scotland
• Act for private equity, institutional and overseas investors on complex property transactions
• Deliver asset management work, including lettings, lease re-gears, variations, and related documentation
• Advise on retail, commercial, and mixed-use assets, including shopping centres and retail parks
• Support the Scottish real estate aspects of corporate and share acquisitions
• Act for lenders on real estate financing transactions across multiple sectors
• Advise on student accommodation projects, including acquisition, disposal, management, and funding
• Work on UK-wide and pan‑European portfolio acquisitions and disposals alongside English and US law firms
• Draft and negotiate leases for office, industrial and retail properties, primarily acting for landlords and investors
• Collaborate closely with banking, corporate, planning and construction teams
• Support and mentor junior lawyers within the team
• Contribute to client development and identify opportunities to grow relationships
• Ensure efficient delivery of work through effective use of technology and best practice

This role offers exposure to premium-quality work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, alongside clear opportunities for professional growth and development.

If this position could be of interest, please contact Teddie or Cameron for a confidential initial discussion. (Assignment 18365)

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

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