Real Estate Associate/Senior Associate

Real Estate Associate/Senior Associate

Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a dynamic team to handle exciting real estate projects and client interactions.
  • Company: Leading Scottish law firm with a strong reputation in commercial property.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and opportunities for mentorship.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent networking and business development opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the growing Living Sector while developing your legal expertise.
  • Qualifications: 4+ years PQE in commercial property and strong negotiation skills.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

A highly regarded national law firm is looking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join its established Real Estate team, with a particular focus on the rapidly growing Living Sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s busiest and most respected commercial property teams, advising a diverse mix of public and private sector clients on the delivery of homes across multiple tenures.

The role offers exposure to a broad and varied workload, including:

  • Acquisitions and disposals
  • Development and funding structures
  • Large-scale residential delivery projects
  • Commercial property transactions across a range of sectors
  • Drafting, negotiating and implementing key transactional documents

You will play a hands-on role in transactions from an early stage, working closely with clients, agents and internal stakeholders, while helping to shape and deliver major property projects.

This position would suit a commercially minded lawyer looking to deepen their sector expertise in real estate while building strong client relationships within a high-performing and collaborative team.

You will have the chance to:

  • Work with a broad portfolio of major real estate clients
  • Develop specialist knowledge within the Living Sector
  • Take on meaningful client contact and transactional responsibility
  • Support and mentor junior team members
  • Get involved in business development and networking initiatives
  • Build a long-term career within a market-leading practice

You will ideally have:

  • 4+ years’ PQE in commercial property / real estate
  • Strong transactional experience
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
  • A commercial, pragmatic approach to legal advice
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills
  • The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • A genuine interest in the property sector and market trends

This is a standout opportunity for a real estate lawyer seeking high-quality work, strong progression prospects and the chance to join a collaborative team at the forefront of the Scottish property market.

Real Estate Associate/Senior Associate employer: Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited

Join a leading Scottish law firm that prides itself on fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture, where your contributions are valued and recognised. With a focus on the rapidly growing Living Sector, this role offers not only competitive remuneration but also significant opportunities for professional growth and development, allowing you to build strong client relationships while working on impactful projects in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited

Contact Details:

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Real Estate Associate/Senior Associate

Commercial Property Law
Real Estate Transactions
Drafting Skills
Negotiation Skills
Client Relationship Management
Project Management
Business Development