At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a top-tier real estate team, working on high-profile property projects.
- Company: Leading Scottish law firm with a strong reputation in real estate.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Gain diverse experience and build your network in the property industry.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 2-4 years PQE for Senior Solicitor role.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
Leading Scottish law firm is looking to hire additional real estate lawyers to join their highly successful Tier 1 Ranked team. The firm are looking to hire real estate lawyers, qualified in Scotland and/or England & Wales (or both) at the following levels:
- Senior Solicitor (2 – 4 years PQE)
- Associate (4+ years PQE)
Role Profile: Opportunity for a Senior Solicitor or Associate to join the real estate practice area working as part of a team that focuses on international and UK market leading retailers, hotel operators and private equity investor owners. The wider real estate practice is top ranked by the independent legal directories Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 and is regarded by market commentators as the leading practice in the Scottish market in recent years.
The role holder will gain a varied and interesting commercial property experience ranging from:
- Acting for a variety of high end hotel owners and operators
- Advising domestic and foreign Private Equity advisors on their Scottish investments
- Working with a variety of English and International firms on cross border deals
You would be exposed to the full range of both landlord and tenant estate management transactions, building relationships with multiple clients and agents. Ultimately you will become a key team member of Scotland's biggest real estate practice and be available to assist the wider real estate practice area in completing some of the biggest and most high-profile property projects north of the border.
Involvement in drafting and negotiating land contracts such as leases, development agreements, purchase and sale contracts. You will gain an in depth understanding of the sectors our clients are working in, from both a legal and commercial perspective. Review, analyse and report on titles and you will be encouraged to develop a highly commercial approach to the advice you provide.
Work closely with our colleagues in the planning team and many other practice areas across the firm, in particular with the corporate, tax, banking and construction teams. You will become a valued advisor to busy property professionals who look to you for quick solutions to ensure they meet their targets.
You will be encouraged and helped to build your network of contacts, to contribute to the firm both formally and informally, and to develop your career path. An interest in the property industry and its drivers and to show initiative in furthering your understanding of the property industry. Enthusiasm and a desire to learn, quick thinking and commercial pragmatism. Good attention to detail but an ability to keep a commercial perspective. A desire to speak to people, to pick up the phone and not hide behind emails. Commercial and profit focus.
On Offer: On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Permanent.
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