Commercial Property Senior Associate / Director

Service Care Legal; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking a Senior Associate/Director for their Glasgow team. This role involves managing complex commercial property transactions, providing legal advice, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with experience in commercial property. The firm offers a competitive salary, significant benefits, and flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 9 public holidays

Long service holiday accrual

Pension scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in commercial property.
• Strong technical expertise in complex transactions.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex sales and acquisitions.
• Provide high-quality legal and strategic advice.
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors and paralegals.

Skills

Commercial property expertise

Client relationship management

Supervision of junior staff

Strategic legal advice

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Service Care Legal are currently working with a respected and dynamic Scottish law firm seeking to appoint a Commercial Property Senior Associate / Director to their growing Glasgow-based team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior-level lawyer to lead on complex and high-value transactions, support team development, and play a key role in the growth of the commercial property practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex sales, acquisitions, development, and funding transactions, along with commercial leasing matters
• Provide high-quality legal and strategic advice to clients across a range of sectors
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors and paralegals
• Participate in departmental business meetings and contribute to team strategy

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in commercial property (PQE flexible for the right candidate)
• Strong technical expertise in complex transactions, including leasing, funding, and development
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver practical, commercial legal solutions
• Experience in supervising and supporting the development of junior team members

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave + 9 fixed public holidays
• Long service holiday accrual after 5 years' service
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension scheme & Death in Service Benefit (for pension members)
• Hybrid/flexible working options available after an initial period

How to Apply

If you\'re a senior-level Commercial Property Solicitor ready to take on a leadership role within a forward-thinking firm, we\'d love to hear from you. To apply or for further information, please contact: (url removed) or call on: (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position if they are new to SCS, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.