English Qualified Real Estate Solicitor

This Legal 500 leading Scottish firm is at the forefront of real estate work in the country. They are seeking an England and Wales-qualified lawyer (NQ-4 years PQE) to join their modern Edinburgh office.

For lawyers looking for a varied workload with exposure to exciting large-scale transactions which span the UK and internationally, this is an excellent opportunity to enter a high-performing environment which will accelerate your professional development.

The Firm

A full-service Scottish firm that is regarded as one of the finest stores of legal prowess across the whole of the UK and beyond. Due to the quality of their expertise, this is often the go-to firm in Scotland for international clients and they are currently undertaking work in over 100 jurisdictions globally.

With tremendous recognition received from both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners directories, this firm plays a central role in nurturing the best legal talent in Scotland. This consistent excellence is clear as many individuals are named in the L500 Hall of Fame and there are many up-and-coming lawyers touted in Next Gen Partners and Rising Stars.

Work spans every sector imaginable, with some core areas of strength being finance, renewables, real estate, private wealth and planning. Clients are attracted by the breadth and depth of expertise and are of a diverse nature, ranging from global corporate behemoths to HNW individuals.

Benefits and remuneration are amongst the best in Scotland, with quality work being well balanced by a cooperative, friendly culture and positive work-life balance.

Working alongside supportive talented colleagues, joining this firm will put you in an excellent position to continually develop your legal skills and progress your career with a leading legal institution.

The Role

Working within this well-equipt and highly ranked Real Estate team, the successful candidate will gain exposure to an exceptional range and quality of national work. The role will cover a variety of different transactions across various asset classes, with a lean towards large-scale energy and renewable infrastructure projects.

As part of this team, you will be working with some of the best Real Estate lawyers in the UK with clients including FTSE 100, companies, household name brands, SMEs and many more, meaning you can take on a myriad of work varied in scale, complexity and value.

The successful candidate will be in an enviable position to develop their legal skills and make the most out of their career.

The Ideal Candidate

• A talented England and Wales or Dual Qualified solicitor with Real Estate experience
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients, and has the ambition to develop further client relations and increase business
• Is passionate about commercial property and the energy sector

What's on offer

• An opportunity to work for an outstanding firm
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Flexible working practices are culturally engrained
• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration or reach out to Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747/jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.