Real Estate Associate

Role: Real Estate SolicitorLocation: Edinburgh PQE: 3-6 PQE Salary: Top Tier Salary + Exceptional Benefits PackageThe RoleThis Top 20 international firm is home to one of the UK’s most prestigious Real Estate practices, offering you not only access to landmark transactions but a long-term career pathway within a globally recognised, Tier 1 L500 team.If you’re looking for a role where you can build a future, this opportunity gives you the platform to develop specialist expertise, gain exposure to international clients, and progress towards senior leadership. This is a firm where many lawyers join, grow, and stay, often right through to Partnership.As part of their modern Edinburgh team, you’ll work alongside some of the UK’s leading Real Estate lawyers on complex, high-value transactions across investment, development, infrastructure and energy. You’ll be encouraged to shape your own career direction, whether that’s sector specialism, responsibility for key clients, or future team leadership.The WorkYou’ll handle a varied and sophisticated mix of Real Estate matters, including:Advising on acquisitions, disposals, lettings and developments across major asset classesSupporting large-scale infrastructure and regeneration schemes across Scotland and the UKActing for institutional investors, funds and financial institutions on high-value portfoliosAdvising on renewables and energy Real Estate projects, including wind, solar and wider green energy workManaging transactions from heads of terms through to completion, ensuring accuracy and commerciality throughoutWorking collaboratively with Planning, Construction and Corporate teams on cross-practice projectsMentoring and guiding junior colleagues, demonstrating leadership skills and contributing to team developmentThis is a role that offers variety, visibility and meaningful responsibility, with the support needed to accelerate your career towards a Senior level and beyond.Your Experience3-6 years’ PQE with strong Real Estate experienceExcellent drafting, negotiation and communication skillsStrong commercial instincts and the ability to build client trustA proactive, ambitious mindset with a genuine passion for Real EstateConfident working independently and collaboratively in a high-performing teamWhy This Role?Join a Tier 1-ranked Real Estate department with national and international reachWork on premium, high-value transactions for major industry playersA clear career trajectory, with access to world-class training, leadership development and secondment opportunitiesA supportive, collaborative culture that empowers you to growModern hybrid working and a progressive approach to flexibilityIf you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at tilly@ or 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.

Created: 2025-11-19