IN HOUSE REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY – HEAD OF LEGAL EDINBURGH MIN C 7 YRS PQE +
Job Description
IN HOUSE REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY – HEAD OF LEGAL EDINBURGH C 7 YRS PQE +
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Real Estate lawyer to join a highly respected, privately owned property investment and development business in Edinburgh.
This is a sole in-house counsel role with a broad and commercially focused remit, supporting a diverse property portfolio and working closely with the senior leadership team. You will provide pragmatic, commercially driven legal advice across:
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Commercial property acquisitions, disposals and asset management
- Landlord & tenant matters
- Development and construction projects
- Commercial contracts, corporate and governance matters
- Regulatory, ESG, risk and compliance issues
- Litigation and disputes
- Management of external legal advisers and legal spend
- Development of legal processes, templates and contract management
- Responsible adoption of AI and technology within legal operations
The role offers significant autonomy, ownership and visibility across the wider business, with the opportunity to shape the legal function and add real commercial value.
REQUIREMENTS
We are keen to hear from lawyers with:
- 7+ years’ PQE ideally
- Substantial commercial property / Real Estate transactional experience
- Strong experience across acquisitions, disposals and asset management
- Excellent commercial judgement and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
- Confidence operating autonomously and advising senior stakeholders
- Strong relationship management and communication skills
Qualification
Dual qualification in Scotland and England & Wales or English qualified is preferred. However, Scottish-qualified Real Estate lawyers will be considered.
WHAT’S ON OFFER:
Great culture competitive salary varied remit friendly and inclusive environment.
