Commercial property Senior Solicitor/Associate - Edinburgh

Service Care Legal; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a talented Commercial Property Senior Solicitor / Associate. You will manage a varied caseload, including acquisitions, leasing, and development transactions. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years PQE and strong client relationship skills. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including generous holiday and pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus 9 fixed public holidays

Pension scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Enhanced family policies

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex caseloads independently.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed fee targets.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial property transactions.
• Draft and negotiate property documents.
• Attend client meetings and build long-term relationships.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in commercial property transactions

Client relationship skills

Proactive approach to business development

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 4–6 years PQE

Job description

Overview

Commercial Property Senior Solicitor/Associate - Edinburgh. Service Care Legal are currently working with a leading Scottish law firm who are seeking a talented and motivated Commercial Property Senior Solicitor / Associate to join their busy Edinburgh office.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly respected Commercial Property team, working on a range of high-quality transactions including acquisitions, disposals, development, leasing, and finance work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial property transactions, including:
• Sales and purchases
• Leasing for both landlords and tenants
• Development work and site acquisitions
• Security transactions for lenders and borrowers
• Draft and negotiate missives, option agreements, development agreements and other property documents
• Examine and report on titles and other key documents
• Attend client meetings and build long-term relationships
• Supervise and mentor junior team members as required

Requirements

• 4–6 years PQE as a Qualified Solicitor with strong technical expertise in commercial property transactions
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads independently, while meeting and exceeding fee targets
• Strong client relationship skills, with a confident communication style and experience mentoring junior staff
• Commercially focused team player with a proactive approach to business development and networking

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (discussed upon application)
• 25 days holiday plus 9 fixed public holidays
• Long service holidays starting after 5 years
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service Benefit (if enrolled in the pension scheme)
• Enhanced family policies following continuous service

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role and meet the criteria, please send your CV and current salary details to:(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.

Job Info

• Job Title: Commercial property Senior Solicitor/Associate - Edinburgh
• Company: Service Care Legal
• Location: Competitive
• Posted: Sep 11th 2025
• Closes: Oct 12th 2025
• Sector: Legal
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time