Douglas Scott are excited to partner with a global law firm to recruit a talented Real Estate Solicitor to join their renowned Real Estate team in Scotland. This opportunity offers the chance to work within a market-leading practice, combining world-class expertise with a forward-thinking and flexible working culture.
About the Role
Our client’s Real Estate team has a stellar reputation across a wide range of industries and markets. Their Scotland-based team plays a key role in delivering seamless, award-winning services across the full spectrum of real estate work, including:
1. Development
2. Joint ventures
3. Structured investments
4. Acquisitions and disposals
5. Landlord and tenant matters
6. Retail and real estate finance
7. Construction and property litigation
The team represents high-profile clients covering retail, government and transport sectors, combining cutting-edge legal expertise with deep market and industry knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the team, you will work on a wide range of UK and international real estate transactions, delivering client-focused, commercially minded solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Advising on development and infrastructure projects.
2. Handling investment-based acquisitions and disposals, including corporate share acquisitions.
3. Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams, including construction and planning specialists.
4. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial real estate documents (e.g., sale/purchase contracts, easements, licences, agreements for lease).
5. Conducting real estate due diligence, including preparing and reviewing certificates/reports on title.
6. Managing asset and portfolio work and advising on general landlord/tenant leasing matters.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a solicitor with:
1. Expertise in development, infrastructure projects, and investment transactions.
2. Experience with multidisciplinary projects involving construction and planning colleagues.
3. Strong skills in drafting and negotiating real estate documents.
4. A background in real estate due diligence and portfolio management.
5. A commercially driven, client-focused approach to problem-solving.
6. 6+ PQE working at a comparable law firm.
Why Join This Team?
This is a rare opportunity to join a globally recognised firm offering:
1. Work on high-profile, high-value real estate transactions across domestic and international markets.
2. Flexible and remote working options within a well-supported structure.
3. A collaborative, innovative culture that values professional growth and expertise.
If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career aspirations, I'd love to hear from you. Contact me at 07451271243 or aqsa@douglas-scott.co.uk for a confidential discussion or to submit your application.
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