Senior Solicitor, Commercial Property in Edinburgh

At Morton Fraser MacRoberts we are a new style of law firm, independent by choice and a place where we make our own decisions and our people can have their own say. Our culture empowers all of our people to be the best they can be. You’ll get responsibility early on and the support to make great things happen. And because we understand that hard work comes from people who are empowered to be at their best more of the time, we offer an agile working environment. We are charting our way to become the best in our field, so if you share our ambition, come chart your best course with us.

Summary of Role

To provide legal advice to commercial clients, to negotiate contracts on their behalf and to advise on all matters involved in the purchase, sale, lease and financing of commercial properties.

Key Tasks

• Draft, negotiate, conclude and implement missives.
• Examine title and report to clients.
• Draft, negotiate and conclude leases and options.
• Draft, negotiate and complete Development Agreements.
• Preparing certificates of title for real estate finance transactions.
• Build and maintain long-lasting client and agent relationships.
• Support more junior team members of the team with the development of their technical knowledge and skills.
• Manage your workload competently, professionally, efficiently and cost effectively to achieve client and firm objectives.
• Be pro-active in the financial control of all your own and team matters, including accurate time recording and prompt feeing.
• Contribute constructively to the work of other team members/teams in the Commercial Property division.
• Participate in and support business development initiatives within the division.

Qualifications and Experience

PQE 3+ years with relevant commercial property experience. Experience of supervising the work of others desirable.

Person Specification

• You have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely and without any jargon.
• You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.
• You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.
• You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.
• You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required.

Here at Morton Fraser MacRoberts we believe in a positive work life balance and in an inclusive and friendly working environment. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We know that a culture of inclusion drives great results, and we’re committed to making sure all our people feel valued and empowered. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, just let us know in your application. We will support you every step of the way. We have a disability guarantee interview policy.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• Profit Related Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance for all employees (BUPA)
• Holidays starting at 25 days plus 9 public holidays (plus birthday off)
• Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Access to Comprehensive Wellbeing resources
• Retail Discounts

We operate our business on an agile basis reflecting the needs of our clients and our people to deliver outstanding client service. We will agree a suitable office/homeworking arrangement with all candidates.

As signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. Please ensure you include any military skills and qualifications you hold when applying for a vacancy with us to ensure they are recognised during our recruitment and selection process.