Commercial Property Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Scottish firm in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Property Lawyer with over 7 years' PQE to join its Commercial Property team. This role involves handling a varied commercial property caseload while collaborating with colleagues across multiple practice areas. The firm is noted for its supportive culture that values people and offers significant career growth opportunities. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong commercial acumen, have excellent mentoring skills, and be client-focused.

Benefits

Ongoing investment in training

Support for professional ambitions

Collegiate environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years' PQE with strong technical and practical commercial property experience.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative approach with interest in mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied and high-quality commercial property caseload.
• Collaborate with colleagues across property, tax, and business services.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Client-focused mindset

Mentoring ability

Strong commercial awareness

Job description

Commercial Property Solicitor (7+ years')

A well-established Scottish firm is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Property Lawyer(7+ PQE) to join its Commercial Property team in Edinburgh. The firm is known for its discreet, personal approach and its work with a broad range of private clients, landowners, entrepreneurs, trustees and charitable organisations.

The Opportunity

You will handle a varied and high-quality commercial property caseload, including:

• Development options and land sales
• Planning agreements
• Sales, purchases and leases of commercial premises
• Retail, office, industrial, hospitality and leisure acquisitions
• Commercial contracts and property-related transactions

This role involves close collaboration with colleagues across property, tax, succession, business services, family, employment and litigation to ensure joined-up, holistic advice.

About You

You will bring:

• 7+ years' PQE with strong technical and practical commercial property experience
• The ability to manage a diverse workload with minimal supervision
• Strong commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset
• A collaborative, thoughtful approach and interest in mentoring others
• The discretion, empathy and relationship‑building skills needed to act as a trusted adviser

Why Apply?

This role offers:

• A friendly, collegiate environment with a strong reputation for quality
• Loyal clients and exposure to complex and rewarding matters
• Ongoing investment in training, development and long-term career progression
• A culture that values people as individuals and supports professional ambitions

If you're an experienced commercial property lawyer seeking a senior position within a supportive, people‑centred team, this role offers an excellent opportunity to continue developing your career in Scotland.

For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion, or apply with an up-to-date CV.