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Property Associate / Senior Associate, Midlothian
Client: Pinsent Masons
Location: Scotland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 0a495aa9e68a
Job Views: 7
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description:
Property Associates/Senior Associates (4+ years PQE)
Location: Scotland
Contract Type: Permanent
The Brief:
We are seeking Scottish qualified property lawyers with over 4 years of PQE to join our top-ranked team in Scotland, with offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.
This role offers the chance to work on diverse commercial property transactions, collaborating with high-profile UK and international investors on developments across sectors such as office, logistics, retail, student accommodation, build-to-rent, and infrastructure. Experience in all sectors is not required; eagerness to learn is key.
You will support clients with their UK real estate needs, working alongside colleagues from other offices and benefiting from our legal support network and delivery team. There may be opportunities to qualify in English property in the future.
About the Team:
Join a team of over 40 fee earners in Scotland, recognized as Tier 1 in Legal 500 and Chambers for Commercial Property. Led by partners Katharine Hardie, Paul Connolly, Martin Devine, Lesley-Anne Todd, Russell Munro, and Ewan Alexander, our team handles major deals, providing tailored training and ongoing development opportunities.
Our work includes high-end investments, occupier deals, retail investments, urban regeneration, strategic developments, property finance, and other large projects.
Work Highlights:
* Cutting-edge properties: Development and sale of 177 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, Scotland’s largest investment deal of 2022, including innovative features like a roof running track.
* Climate change initiatives: Rollout of EV charging hubs for Motor Fuel Group and Ionity across the UK.
* Major regeneration projects: £1bn residential development at Winchburgh, involving 3,400 homes, schools, and infrastructure; and similar projects for Shawfair Developments.
* Urban regeneration: Development of a new campus in Glasgow for Barclays, over 450,000 sq ft of office space, a landmark deal in Scotland.
* Innovative projects: Use of AI and technology in acquiring the Bizspace portfolio with over 70 properties.
* Iconic buildings: Transactions involving Buchanan Street, including the House of Fraser sale, Nike Store investment, and Buchanan Galleries redevelopment.
* High-profile clients: Representing brands like Uniqlo, Mint Velvet, Office, French Connection, and major investors in retail and logistics sectors.
* Green ports and logistics: Work for Forth Ports and other operators on renewable energy and port infrastructure projects across Scotland.
* Award-winning projects: Development of True Glasgow Student Accommodation, awarded Private Halls of Residence of the Year.
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