Real Estate Opportunities – Scotland

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Real Estate Lawyers to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile commercial real estate matters, including hotel and leisure transactions, while collaborating with a talented group of professionals. Candidates with a strong background in real estate law and a passion for client engagement will thrive in this stimulating environment. If you're looking to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact on exciting projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• At least 4-7 years PQE in commercial real estate law.
• Experience in advising on hotel and leisure transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financing high-end luxury hotel acquisitions.
• Support hotel owners with portfolio management and expansion.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate

Contract Negotiation

Client Management

Legal Research

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

REAL ESTATE FOCUS

At Frasia Wright Associates, we are currently handling a range of challenging and exciting Real Estate opportunities and are seeing an increase in demand for candidates in this area throughout Scotland. If you are looking for a new challenge as a Real Estate Lawyer, please contact us for a confidential discussion or visit our website. Here are some of the opportunities we have:

Our client, a leading Scottish law firm, is recruiting for an Associate and/or Senior Associate to join their Real Estate Team in Edinburgh.

This role offers the chance to advise on a variety of commercial real estate matters, especially in hotel and leisure transactions, and contribute to major projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising lenders and funders on financing high-end luxury hotel acquisitions in Scotland and internationally.
• Supporting hotel owners, investors, and operators with portfolio management, expansion plans, and Hotel Management Agreements in collaboration with the hospitality team.
• Contributing to high-end Build-to-Rent and city-centre Living Sector developments.
• Collaborating with senior associates, banking, planning, and construction teams to deliver legal support.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years’ PQE with strong commercial real estate experience.

Another opportunity involves a Senior Associate role in the Commercial Real Estate Team in Edinburgh, advising on retail, leisure, healthcare, and investment sectors, with experience in transactions like purchases, sales, leasing, and funding. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ PQE.

We also have roles for an Associate or Senior Associate providing legal advice to public sector clients, requiring at least 4 years’ PQE, with responsibilities including drafting and negotiating contracts related to property transactions.

Additionally, there are vacancies within the Clean Energy Real Estate Team, focusing on advising developers and investors on renewable energy projects, suitable for candidates with 1-5 years’ PQE and experience in renewables.

Finally, a Partner role is available for a highly experienced lawyer (at least 7 years’ PQE) to lead the Real Estate Team, preferably based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, with expertise in real estate law and a client following being advantageous.

There is also a position for a Commercial Property Solicitor across Edinburgh, Dundee, or Glasgow, open to candidates from NQ to Senior Associate, with experience in commercial property transactions and client-facing roles.