Real Estate Lawyer (NQ) - Scotland

Jameson Legal.; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded legal practice in Scotland is seeking a Newly Qualified Associate for its Real Estate team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to work on high-value transactions, develop client relationships, and access structured career development, while enjoying hybrid working and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Structured development with legal experts

Clear progression pathway

Generous annual leave

Private medical cover

Enhanced family leave

Pension contributions

Access to wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Passion for the real estate sector, eager to develop a long-term career.
• Strong academic track record.
• Proactive in client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Work on commercial real estate matters including acquisitions and property management.
• Support high-profile clients across various sectors.
• Collaborate with planning and environmental teams on projects.

Skills

Communication

Drafting

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Recently qualified (NQ-1 PQE)

Job description

A well-regarded and forward-thinking legal practice is looking for a Newly Qualified Associate to join its top-tier Real Estate team in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. You'll be working with an experienced, supportive group advising on high-value, complex transactions for some of the most prominent developers and investors in the market.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your legal career within one of Scotland's most established property teams, contributing to a broad portfolio of investment, development, asset management and renewable energy projects.

The Role:

• Working on a full spectrum of commercial real estate matters including acquisitions, disposals, lettings, and property management.
• Supporting high-profile clients across sectors including offices, logistics, retail, student accommodation, hotels, and build-to-rent.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues in planning, construction, environmental and corporate teams on cross-disciplinary projects.
• Developing client relationships and begin contributing to business development initiatives.

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have recently qualified (NQ-1 PQE) or are about to qualify, with a seat in commercial property.
• Are genuinely passionate about the real estate sector and want to build a long-term career in it.
• Have excellent communication and drafting skills, and a strong academic track record.
• Are commercially minded, proactive and eager to get involved in client engagement.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and contributing to a collaborative culture.

What You'll Get:

• Structured development with support from leading real estate law experts.
• A clear pathway for progression.
• Generous annual leave, private medical cover, enhanced family leave, and pension contributions.
• Hybrid working policy with flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Access to a full suite of wellbeing and inclusion programmes.

Please contact Natasha Jones for further information.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.