Associate / Senior Associate – Commercial Real Estate
Edinburgh | Hybrid Working
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Associate (6+ PQE) to join a highly regarded and growing Edinburgh-based real estate team.
This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-profile development transactions across Scotland, advising a strong client base that includes residential developers, housing associations, landowners, care home operators and investors. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting residential-led development projects that contribute to addressing Scotland’s housing needs.
The Opportunity
You will join a collaborative and supportive team with a strong market reputation in commercial real estate and development work. The position offers genuine scope for progression alongside exposure to sophisticated transactions and direct client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a broad range of commercial real estate transactions
* Leading land acquisition and disposal deals for private developers and public sector clients
* Advising on greenfield and brownfield developments, turnkey and golden brick transactions
* Drafting and negotiating development-related agreements including:
o Promotion Agreements
o Option Agreements
o Joint Venture Agreements
* Preparing Deeds of Conditions and DMS documentation for new developments
* Supporting corporate transactions through property due diligence work
* Assisting with supervision and development of junior team members
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* A minimum of 6 years’ PQE within commercial real estate
* Strong technical knowledge of Scottish property law
* Experience handling transactions from instruction to completion
* A commercial and proactive approach to client work
* Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
* Experience in development, investment, asset management and/or corporate support work
* Strong client relationship management skills
What’s on Offer
* High-quality and varied commercial real estate work
* Clear career progression opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
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