Real Estate Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Solicitor to join their growing team. This role involves providing legal advice in commercial real estate, ensuring excellent client experiences, and supporting junior colleagues' development. The firm values independence, collective decision-making, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in commercial real estate transactions.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate contracts with precision.
• Experience supervising and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and finalising contracts for property assets.
• Managing workload efficiently to achieve client objectives.
• Participating in business development initiatives.

Skills

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Client Relationship Management

Supervising Junior Colleagues

Problem Solving

Public Sector Experience

Job description

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Do you want to join a modern and progressive leading Scottish law firm, where independence is valued, decisions are made collectively, and individuals are encouraged to voice their opinions. This firm’s culture fosters empowerment, enabling their people to reach their full potential. With an agile working environment, they provide early responsibilities, comprehensive support, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

I am keen to speak with an ambitious Real Estate Solicitors who are seeking the opportunity to join a growing Real Estate division. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide legal advice to a range of clients, including public sector, local and central government. We are looking for an experienced lawyer to negotiate contracts and advise on all matters involved in the purchase, sale, development and leasing of commercial properties across a range of sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting, negotiating, and finalising contracts for the sale and lease of property assets.
• Examining titles and leases, preparing comprehensive reports for clients.
• Advising on and managing leases and ancillary lease management documentation.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members, supporting their technical development.
• Managing your workload efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of services and achieving client objectives.
• Participating in business development initiatives to grow the team’s client base and reputation.

We are looking for a confident, personable lawyer who excels at delivering exceptional client experiences. You should have:

• 6+ years PQE with significant experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and finalise contracts and lease documentation with precision and efficiency.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior colleagues, fostering their professional growth.
• Excellent communication skills, with a clear and concise style, free from jargon.
• Strong ability to build and maintain client relationships, ensuring trust and satisfaction.
• Confidence in your technical ability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with public sector clients is advantageous but not essential.

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.