Commercial Real Estate Lawyer (4Yrs PQ+)

At Thorntons Law, every moment matters. Join our Commercial Real Estate Team in Glasgow and you’ll feel inspired, connected, and like you belong. We’ve created a different kind of law firm where you’ll build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues. You’ll help shape what happens now and in the future, supported to be the best you can be.

About the role:

• Build your future in a team that’s shaping Scotland’s landscape.
• You’ll be a valued member of our top-tier Commercial Real Estate team—advising on high-profile, high-value property transactions across Scotland.
• Based in Glasgow (with hybrid working supported), you’ll work alongside respected partners and talented colleagues to deliver commercially focused advice on complex deals for developers, investors, lenders, public bodies, and corporate occupiers.

It’s about:

• Advising on landmark deals – Leading clients through the acquisition, disposal, and development of high-value commercial property assets.
• Driving investment and development projects – Guiding clients through the full lifecycle of development work, collaborating with our planning and construction experts where necessary, and adding strategic value throughout.
• Supporting commercial leasing and asset management – Acting for institutional and private clients on lease negotiations, portfolio structuring, and value optimisation.
• Navigating complex property finance – Working closely with lenders, borrowers, and investors on innovative finance structures and transactions.
• Delivering clear, confident advice – Supporting a wide range of clients across sectors including retail, leisure, industrial, healthcare, and public infrastructure.
• Mentoring and collaboration – Playing a key role in a close-knit, ambitious team where your experience is valued.
• Building your profile – Working with a team that’s known for its national reach and local excellence.

What you’ll need:

• Solid experience in commercial real estate law, ideally with at least 4 years' post-qualification experience.
• The ability to lead complex property transactions from end to end.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a confident, client-focused approach.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to think strategically about client motivators, ambitions, and challenges.
• A collaborative attitude—you’ll be part of a team that values trust, support, and shared success.

Why Thorntons:

• A firm with real strength, depth, and national ambition.
• A place where your work helps shape Scotland’s built environment—and your own career.
• A culture that values people, collaboration, and doing the right thing.
• A supportive environment with mentorship from some of the most respected real estate lawyers in the country.
• Career development that’s tailored to your goals—not a one-size-fits-all path.
• We are open to appointing at Senior Solicitor, Associate, or Legal Director level depending on your experience—with genuine scope for progression.

What we offer:

• 39 Days Annual Leave (includes 5 fixed public holidays).
• Contributory Pension Scheme with salary exchange.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• Income Protection Cover.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Exceptional maternity, paternity, partner, and adoption leave packages.
• Health care cash plan to support everyday health expenses.
• Free Legal fees for moving home and life planning.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Retail Discounts.
• Hybrid Working.
• Access to a wide range of opportunities to build your expertise and advance your career, through courses, specialist accreditations, training, or business skills development.

Belonging:

At Thorntons, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure that everyone has a positive experience when applying to join us. If you have a disability or are neurodivergent and need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know — we’ll do everything we can to support you.

We work flexibly to meet the needs of our clients and our people. While not every role is the same, most offer a hybrid working pattern. We’ll work with you to agree the right arrangement that supports you, the role, and our clients.

If you’re looking for a career with a different kind of law firm, this is the moment to find out more - and apply. Choosing the right company is about more than just the work—it’s about the people, the culture, and the opportunities to grow. At Thorntons Law, we’ve built something different. We’re one of Scotland’s largest and most respected full-service legal firms, but more importantly, we’re a firm that invests in you—your development, your ambitions, and your future.

All you need to do is apply by 27th June and we’ll be in touch.