Senior Associate/Legal Director (Real Estate)

September 14, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Senior Associate/Legal Director – Commercial Real Estate (6+ PQE)

Edinburgh Hybrid Working

A well-established and highly regarded Scottish law firm is seeking an Senior Associate or Legal Director (6+ years PQE) to join its busy and successful Commercial Real Estate team in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team handling a varied and high-quality workload for a diverse client base. The role will involve advising on a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including:

  • Acquisitions and disposals
  • Commercial leasing
  • Asset management
  • General commercial property transactions

Working alongside experienced partners and senior colleagues, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal advice while taking responsibility for managing your own transactions and client relationships.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Be a qualified Solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE
  • Have strong experience in Commercial Real Estate law
  • Demonstrate excellent client relationship and communication skills
  • Thrive in both collaborative and independent working environments
  • Show initiative, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

What’s on Offer

The successful candidate will benefit from:

  • High-quality and varied work
  • A supportive and positive team culture
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Performance-related commission structure
  • Flexible benefits programme
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development

If you are looking to take the next step in your commercial property career with a forward-thinking and ambitious firm, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

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