Real Estate Associate/Senior Associate

Associate / Senior Associate – Real Estate (4+ PQE)

Edinburgh or Glasgow | Leading Scottish Practice | Competitive Package

A highly regarded national law firm is looking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join its established Real Estate team, with a particular focus on the rapidly growing Living Sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s busiest and most respected commercial property teams, advising a diverse mix of public and private sector clients on the delivery of homes across multiple tenures.

The role offers exposure to a broad and varied workload, including:

  • Acquisitions and disposals
  • Development and funding structures
  • Large-scale residential delivery projects
  • Commercial property transactions across a range of sectors
  • Drafting, negotiating and implementing key transactional documents

You will play a hands-on role in transactions from an early stage, working closely with clients, agents and internal stakeholders, while helping to shape and deliver major property projects.

The Opportunity

This position would suit a commercially minded lawyer looking to deepen their sector expertise in real estate while building strong client relationships within a high-performing and collaborative team.

You will have the chance to:

  • Work with a broad portfolio of major real estate clients
  • Develop specialist knowledge within the Living Sector
  • Take on meaningful client contact and transactional responsibility
  • Support and mentor junior team members
  • Get involved in business development and networking initiatives
  • Build a long-term career within a market-leading practice

About You

You will ideally have:

  • 4+ years’ PQE in commercial property / real estate
  • Strong transactional experience
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
  • A commercial, pragmatic approach to legal advice
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills
  • The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • A genuine interest in the property sector and market trends

Why Apply?

This is a standout opportunity for a real estate lawyer seeking high-quality work, strong progression prospects and the chance to join a collaborative team at the forefront of the Scottish property market.

To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email jill@lusona.co.uk 

Permanent
18 June 2026
Legal
Solicitor/Associate
£65k-£80k
0141 530 4333