Real Estate Solicitor (NQ -3 PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Banchory; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Aberdeen is seeking a Real Estate Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join their top-ranked team. You will work on high-profile property transactions, advise FTSE 100 companies, and collaborate with industry-leading partners. This role offers excellent salary, bonuses, and clear career progression opportunities, within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Lucrative bonus scheme

Exceptional benefits package

Clear career development opportunities

Qualifications

• NQ-3 years' PQE with real estate experience.
• Confidence in working directly with clients.
• Ability to manage your own workload.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex commercial leasing matters.
• Drafting and negotiating sale and purchase agreements.
• Collaborating with senior colleagues for practical advice.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Excellent drafting skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive, solutions-focused approach

Collaborative mindset

Education

NQ-3 years' PQE in Real Estate

Job description

Overview

Real Estate Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)
Location: Aberdeen
Team: Tier 1 Ranked Real Estate Department
Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits

The Role

When you join this well-known Real Estate team in Aberdeen, you'll step into one of Scotland's most highly regarded practices, trusted by leading clients across the UK and internationally.

Based in Aberdeen, you'll be at the centre of a team that handles high-profile, complex and high-value property transactions across Scotland, offering you exposure to an exceptional breadth of work.

From day one, you'll work alongside renowned Real Estate Partners and Associates, gaining hands-on experience across investment, development, leasing, finance and property transactions.

This is more than just transactional work; it's about advising FTSE 100 companies, household-name brands, SMEs and financial institutions on matters that will shape Scotland's property market.

You'll be supported by a team that values collaboration, development and progression, with Partners who invest in your career and give you the autonomy to grow into a confident, well-rounded Real Estate specialist.

The Work

• Advising landlords and tenants on complex commercial leasing matters.
• Building client relationships with national and international businesses.
• Drafting and negotiating sale and purchase agreements for a diverse client base.
• Acting for financial lenders on property finance and borrowing transactions.
• Supporting developers and investors on large-scale projects across Scotland.
• Collaborating with senior colleagues to deliver commercially focused, practical advice.

Your Background

• NQ-3 years' PQE, with experience in Real Estate.
• Strong technical ability and enthusiasm for building a career in property law.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Confidence in working directly with clients and managing your own workload.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Collaborative mindset, with a commitment to team and client success.

Why This Role?

• Join a renowned Real Estate department within a prestigious Top 70 firm.
• Exposure to a broad client base, including FTSE 100 companies and household names.
• Work alongside highly regarded Partners and industry-leading lawyers.
• Modern, flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.
• Attractive salary, lucrative bonus scheme and exceptional benefits package.
• Clear career development opportunities, with structured training and long-term progression.

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [e-mail] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.