Real Estate Lawyer

Womble Bond Dickinson; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a lawyer for their Real Estate team in Edinburgh. This role involves handling various property matters, engaging with clients, and supporting business development. Candidates should have a legal qualification, at least 2 years of experience, and a strong enthusiasm for real estate law. A supportive and team-oriented culture with a commitment to diversity makes this an attractive opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing resources

DEI initiatives supporting diverse communities

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of post-admission experience.
• Experience in development transactions, landlord and tenant work.
• Knowledge of renewables is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle property matters like acquisitions and development.
• Contribute to business development and client relations.
• Engage in organizing events and supporting marketing activities.

Skills

Commercial pragmatism

Excellent drafting skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

Legal Qualification

Job description

If you're seeking career development and high-quality work, this could be your next move. Our talented Real Estate team in Edinburgh is recruiting.

The team is close-knit and supportive, enabling rapid development. They are part of a larger UK-wide RE team with over 200 fee earners. Our service's quality, industry insight, and passionate people engage our clients, who love what we do.

We seek individuals eager to join an ambitious, growth-focused team, willing to work hard and enjoy the rewards. Equally important is having fun, being inspired, and enjoying colleagues' company. If this describes you, we want to hear from you.

What is the role?

Our Real Estate team is renowned for commercial real estate investment and development. You will handle a variety of property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, development, asset management for investors, corporate support, real estate finance, and renewable transactions in wind and solar sectors. Our diverse clients include public and private sector entities, such as developers, regeneration companies, housebuilders, retailers, and owners of offices, shopping centres, and industrial schemes. Transactions are often high-value, offering opportunities to work on high-profile projects.

Collaborating with the wider team across the country, you will have ample client contact and be expected to build and maintain strong relationships. Business development is vital, and you will contribute by organizing client events, writing articles, and supporting marketing activities.

What does the ideal candidate look like?

We seek someone eager to build on their real estate experience, preferably with exposure to quality work from a large firm. A genuine enthusiasm for a career in real estate is crucial. Knowledge of Scottish Law is essential.

You should be a bright, resilient lawyer excited to work in a busy yet supportive environment. Regardless of experience level, you need excellent drafting skills, commercial pragmatism, a bright mind, and a team-oriented approach to help grow our client base. Motivation for business development to enhance the team's profile is also important.

Minimum requirements include:

• A legal qualification with over 2 years of post-admission experience.
• Experience in development transactions, landlord and tenant work, real estate finance; knowledge of renewables is a plus.
• Experience working on complex transactions as part of a team.
• Demonstrable knowledge in this area of law.

What makes it great to work here?

We strive to create an open, human-focused culture that sets us apart. As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, we prioritize health and wellbeing, offering resources and flexible working options.

Our DEI initiatives foster an environment that values diversity. We have various networks supporting race, ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disabilities, neurodiversity, families, and women’s careers. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and accessible processes. If you need adjustments or alternative formats, please inform us.

Candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions meeting minimum criteria will be offered interviews. Please indicate your interest within the application form. Our in-house team handles recruitment directly; agencies can find partnership information here.