Real Estate Solicitor

BCL Legal; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier national law firm in Scotland seeks a Real Estate Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE) to join their team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. The role involves advising clients on a range of real estate matters, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a strong focus on career progression.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working culture

Access to high-value real estate work

Qualifications

• Proactive and commercially minded solicitor.
• Genuine interest in real estate law.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sales and acquisitions, landlord & tenant matters.
• Work with clients across sectors like retail and healthcare.
• Collaborate with colleagues in various teams.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Client relationship management

Business development

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

NQ to 4 years PQE

Job description

Real Estate Solicitor | NQ-4 PQE | Top Scottish firm | Glasgow or Edinburgh

Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh | PQE: NQ-4 | Practice Area: Real Estate | Working Pattern: Hybrid | Position Type: Permanent

BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a top-tier national law firm as they continue to grow their renowned Real Estate team in Glasgow and Edinburgh. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior real estate solicitor to join a high-performing team delivering complex, high-value work across a broad range of sectors.
Whether you're newly qualified or looking to expand your real estate experience, this role offers outstanding scope for development within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

The Firm:
· Nationally recognised law firm with a strong Scottish presence
· Well-established and expanding Real Estate practice
· Known for its collaborative, inclusive culture
· Strong investment in training, mentoring, and career progression
· Flexible working environment that supports a healthy work-life balance

The Role:
You'll be part of a team advising a wide range of clients on varied real estate matters, with exposure to large-scale transactions and high-profile deals.
· Advise on sales and acquisitions, landlord & tenant matters, lease negotiations, investment & development etc
· Work with clients across sectors such as retail, leisure, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, development, and investment
· Get involved in client relationship management and business development initiatives
· Collaborate closely with colleagues in other teams

What's On Offer
· Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
· Access to top-quality, high-value real estate work
· Hybrid working options and a flexible working culture
· Clear and transparent progression pathways
· A strong platform for development within a supportive team environment
· Exposure to cross-border real estate transactions, if desired

About You
This role would suit a proactive, commercially minded solicitor who is keen to grow their career in a market-leading team. You will:
· Be NQ to 4 years PQE with experience in commercial real estate
· Be genuinely interested in real estate law and keen to develop specialist expertise
· Be confident managing a varied caseload with support as required
· Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
· Be motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
· Be commercially aware with a strong client focus

Apply Now
If you're a junior solicitor looking to progress your real estate career in a top national firm with an excellent culture and high-quality work, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about this role or similar positions across the Scottish legal market.