Practice Development Lawyer – Aberdeen/Edinburgh/Glasgow

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Practice Development Lawyer to join its highly regarded Finance Team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in real estate finance or social housing. This role involves delivering high-quality know-how, guidance, and training, while building the team's expertise and client relationships. Training will be provided if required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ PQE required.
• Background in real estate finance or social housing preferred.
• General financial background also considered.

Responsibilities

• Integrate within the Finance PDL team.
• Deliver high-quality know-how and training.
• Build expertise and reputation in finance practice.

Skills

Real estate finance expertise

Social housing knowledge

Team collaboration

Client relationship building

Education

5+ years PQE

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

This international Law Firm is currently recruiting for a Practice Development Lawyer to join its highly regarded Finance Team. The firm is open to location, and the post can be based in either its Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow office. The team handles a variety of interesting financial matters, including structured finance, debt capital markets, receivables finance, securitisation, project finance, and more.

The primary objective of this role is to work as an integral member of the Finance PDL team, delivering high-quality know-how, guidance, and training internally and externally. The goal is to continue building on the PDL team’s expertise and reputation, enabling lawyers and clients to develop finance practice and build client relationships.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess a minimum of 5 years’ PQE, ideally with a background in real estate finance or social housing. Training will be provided if required. Candidates with a general financial background will also be considered.

If this role could be of interest to you, please do not hesitate to contact either Frasia or Cameron for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 16878)