Commercial Property Legal Director

Commercial Property solicitors seeking a short-run way to Partnership with a leading Scottish firm, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and growing business in their central Edinburgh office.

If you are an experienced Commercial Property solicitor seeking a role where you will have the flexibility and license to develop your practice as you see fit, this role will provide the platform to progress your career in a firm which is going from strength to strength.

The Firm

A historic full-service Scottish firm, this business is as adept at providing expert legal advice to individuals as it is to large multinational companies. It has been on a strong growth trajectory, expanding its reach across Scotland whilst maintaining a friendly and supportive working environment.

Staff who work at this firm stay for long durations due to the exemplary working culture and career progression opportunities. The firm has developed expertise across a range of practice areas, receiving recognition in the form of numerous Legal 500 Tier rankings and Chambers & Partners department rankings.

Attracting some of the top legal talents in Scotland, many of the staff at this firm have received individual recognition from the legal directories: a testament to the training and continuous development the firm provides its staff members.

The leadership team of this firm have fostered an innovative and forward-thinking mindset and have ambitious plans to grow the firm over the coming years. This presents an excellent opportunity for incumbent lawyers to grow alongside the firm.

The Role

The firm is seeking a lawyer who has an established track record of success in Commercial Property and who has the ambition and talent to become a key Partner for the firm in the short-term.

Unlike many firms operating at this level, you will be offered the autonomy to build your practice as you see fit. Working alongside friendly and well-established colleagues across a range of practice areas, you will be encouraged to carve out your niche and put your stamp on the business.

You do not necessarily require a client following but will need to demonstrate you have the business development, networking and management skills to build a successful practice. There is a transparent and clear progression pathway meaning that the Partnership and potential Equity outlook for the successful candidate is excellent.

This is a rare opportunity to enter a highly-regarded, growing firm at a senior level and to develop your practice as you work towards becoming an owner of this high-performing firm.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious and experienced commercial property solicitor with Partnership ambition.
• Has strong business development skills and an established network or a transferable client following
• Can manage a team in a supportive and friendly manner
• Is an excellent verbal/written communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members alike
• Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What's on offer

• Join as a central member of a highly-regarded and growing firm
• Benefit from a positive working environment and culture
• Varied work and top clients
• Highly flexible working
• Short runway to Equity Partner
• Competitive salary
• Favourable benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration or call Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 for a confidential conversation.