Real Estate Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Scottish law firm is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor in Edinburgh. This role involves managing a varied caseload, advising clients, and drafting commercial property documents. The ideal candidate will be qualified as a solicitor in Scotland and possess strong client-handling skills. This opportunity offers a competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £70,000, along with strong benefits and career development prospects in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits

Structured career development

Excellent partner access

Qualifications

• Technically strong with the ability to manage a varied and sometimes complex caseload.
• Proactive, organised and motivated, with an interest in developing long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload including purchases, sales, leasing and banking matters.
• Advising commercial and individual clients, ensuring technical excellence and practical, commercially-focused guidance.
• Drafting and negotiating missives, leases and wider commercial property documents.
• Handling title examination, reporting, registrations, LBTT returns and completions.
• Supporting business development through networking, client relationships and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Client-handling skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Negotiation abilities

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified as a solicitor in Scotland

Job description

This Real Estate Solicitor position in Edinburgh offers the chance to work within a busy, respected team handling a broad range of high-value transactions. You'll advise an impressive client base across Scotland and the wider UK while developing your commercial and technical expertise. It's an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a meaningful step forward in their commercial property career.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, highly regarded Scottish law firm with a strong commercial offering and an excellent reputation for client service. Known for its supportive culture, professional development opportunities and long-standing client relationships, it provides an environment where lawyers can genuinely grow. The firm is forward-thinking, invests heavily in people and technology, and is recognised for delivering consistently high-quality work across the commercial sector.

Description

• Managing a varied caseload including purchases, sales, leasing and banking matters.
• Advising commercial and individual clients, ensuring technical excellence and practical, commercially-focused guidance.
• Drafting and negotiating missives, leases and wider commercial property documents.
• Handling title examination, reporting, registrations, LBTT returns and completions.
• Supporting business development through networking, client relationships and departmental initiatives.

Profile

A successful Real Estate Solicitor should have:

• Qualified as a solicitor in Scotland.
• Technically strong with the ability to manage a varied and sometimes complex caseload.
• Commercially aware with excellent client-handling skills and strong communication.
• Proactive, organised and motivated, with an interest in developing long‑term client relationships.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Job Offer

The firm offers a competitive salary of between £55,000 to £70,000, strong benefits, structured career development and the chance to work with high-quality commercial clients. You'll join a supportive team culture with excellent partner access, opportunities for progression and a platform to develop both technical skills and business development capability.

If you're an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor, apply now or contact James Hitti for more information.