Associate or Senior Associate

Morton Fraser LLP; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Related Pay

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)

Holidays starting at 25 days

Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Comprehensive Wellbeing resources

Retail Discounts

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Edinburgh is looking for an experienced lawyer to provide legal advice to commercial clients and negotiate contracts related to property transactions. The candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial real estate. Strong communication and client relationship management skills are essential. The role offers a generous benefits package, including profit-related pay and private medical insurance, as well as an agile working environment that supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in commercial real estate is required.
• Experience supervising others is desirable.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to commercial clients.
• Negotiate contracts on behalf of clients.
• Manage and build client relationships.
• Draft, negotiate and complete Development Agreements.
• Build and maintain long-lasting client and agent relationships.
• Support junior team members with the development of their technical knowledge and skills.
• Manage workload professionally, efficiently and cost effectively to achieve client and firm objectives.
• Be proactive in financial control of all your own and team matters, including accurate time recording and prompt billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client relationship building

Initiative

Proficiency in real estate law

Education

5+ years PQE in commercial real estate

Job description

At Morton Fraser MacRoberts we are a new style of law firm, independent by choice and a place where we make our own decisions and our people can have their own say. Our culture empowers all of our people to be the best they can be.

You’ll get responsibility early on and the support to make great things happen. And because we understand that hard work comes from people who are empowered to be at their best more of the time, we offer an agile working environment.

We are charting our way to become the best in our field, so if you share our ambition, come chart your best course with us.

Summary of Role

To provide legal advice to commercial clients, to negotiate contracts on their behalf and to advise on all matters involved in the purchase, sale, development and leasing of commercial properties.

Key Tasks

• Draft, negotiate, conclude and implement contracts for sale and lease of property assets.
• Examine title and leases and report to clients.
• Draft, negotiate and conclude leases and ancillary lease management contracts.
• Draft, negotiate and complete Development Agreements.
• Build and maintain long lasting client and agent relationships.
• Support more junior team members of the team with the development of their technical knowledge and skills.
• Manage your workload competently, professionally, efficiently and cost effectively to achieve client and firm objectives.
• Be pro‑active in the financial control of all your own and team matters, including accurate time recording and prompt feeing.
• Contribute constructively to the work of other team members/teams in Real Estate and Infrastructure division.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years PQE with relevant commercial real estate experience.
• Experience of supervising the work of others desirable.

Person Specification

• You have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely and without any jargon.
• You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.
• You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.
• You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.
• You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required.

Here at Morton Fraser MacRoberts we believe in a positive work life balance and in an inclusive and friendly working environment.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We know that a culture of inclusion drives great results, and we’re committed to ensuring all our people feel valued and empowered. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, just let us know in your application. We will support you every step of the way. If you have a disability and meet the basic requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• Profit Related Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance for all employees (BUPA)
• Holidays starting at 25 days plus 9 public holidays (plus birthday off)
• Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Access to Comprehensive Wellbeing resources
• Retail Discounts

We operate our business on an agile basis reflecting the needs of our clients and our people to deliver outstanding client service. We will agree a suitable office/homeworking arrangement with all candidates.

As signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. Please ensure you include any military skills and qualifications you hold when applying for a vacancy with us to ensure they are recognised during our recruitment and selection process.