Senior Solicitor

Brodies; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm in Aberdeen is seeking a Senior Solicitor with over 2 years PQE to join their Real Estate practice. The successful candidate will be involved in commercial property transactions, advising clients, and building strong relationships. This role offers an opportunity to gain diverse experience and contribute to a top-ranked practice in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE as a solicitor.
• Experience in commercial property transactions.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as advisor to real estate clients.
• Manage leasing and conveyancing services.
• Draft and negotiate lease documentation.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Commercial focus

Communication skills

Job description

JOB TITLE

Senior Solicitor (2+ years PQE) – Real Estate / Commercial Property

Based Aberdeen

REPORTING TO

Commercial Property Partners

JOB PURPOSE

We have an opportunity for a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor to join our Real Estate practice, with a primary focus on purchase, sales and letting of commercial premises and land acquisition for housebuilders.

This is a fast‑paced role within a large team and the successful candidate will have exposure to clients on a regular basis.

The wider Real Estate practice at Brodies is top ranked by the independent legal directories Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 and is regarded by market commentators as the leading practice in the Scottish market in recent years.

The role holder will gain a varied and interesting commercial property experience ranging from:

• Acting as advisor to an exciting array of real estate clients
• Being a key part of the team handling leasing and conveyancing services
• Building and maintaining client and agent relationships
• Initiation of and participation in business development activities of the practice area and firm
• Ultimately you will become a key team member of Scotland's biggest real estate practice and be available to assist the wider real estate practice area in completing a wide variety of property projects north of the.

CORE TASKS

• You will have a vital role in a busy team that lets you learn from and with your colleagues and be involved in transactions from an early stage
• Delivery of all aspects of purchase and sale transactions relating to commercial properties.
• Drafting of lease documentation for landlords and tenants of commercial buildings and lease management transactions such as lease extensions and rent reviews.
• Negotiating and implementing the full spectrum of contractual documents for land acquisition and options to purchase development sites for housebuilders.
• You will gain an in depth understanding of the sectors our clients are working in, from both a legal and commercial perspective. As part of that, you will develop sector specific real estate knowhow.
• Review, analyse and report on titles. You will be encouraged to develop a highly commercial approach to the advice you provide
• You will become a valued advisor to busy property professionals who look to you for sensible, pragmatic and cost effective solutions to ensure they meet their targets.
• Involvement in business development activities and firm initiatives
• You will be encouraged and helped to build your network of contacts, to contribute to the firm both formally and informally, and to develop your career path.
• Be aware of Brodies' information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• You will have a vital role in a busy team that lets you learn from and with your colleagues and be involved in transactions from an early stage
• Delivery of all aspects of purchase and sale transactions relating to commercial properties.
• Drafting of lease documentation for landlords and tenants of commercial buildings and lease management transactions such as lease extensions and rent reviews.
• Negotiating and implementing the full spectrum of contractual documents for land acquisition and options to purchase development sites for housebuilders.
• You will gain an in depth understanding of the sectors our clients are working in, from both a legal and commercial perspective. As part of that, you will develop sector specific real estate knowhow.
• Review, analyse and report on titles. You will be encouraged to develop a highly commercial approach to the advice you provide
• You will become a valued advisor to busy property professionals who look to you for sensible, pragmatic and cost effective solutions to ensure they meet their targets.
• Involvement in business development activities and firm initiatives
• You will be encouraged and helped to build your network of contacts, to contribute to the firm both formally and informally, and to develop your career path.
• Be aware of Brodies' information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times

SKILLS

• Self-motivated and driven
• Prepared, organised and able to prioritise
• Applied knowledge
• Commercial and profit focus
• Conduct and communication skills.