Senior Solicitor/Associate, Commercial Real Estate – Glasgow

Frasia Wright Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join its expanding Commercial Real Estate team. The role focuses on high-value land acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and property finance, advising a diverse client base including developers and investors.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years' post-qualification experience in commercial real estate, with strong technical ability, commercial judgement, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial real estate.
• Strong technical ability and commercial judgement.
• Excellent communication skills and client handling ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage land acquisitions and dispositions for developers and commercial clients.
• Handle leasing matters for landlords and tenants across sectors.
• Assist with commercial investment purchases and sales.
• Advise public sector clients on estate strategy and asset management.
• Provide property support on corporate transactions.
• Work on property finance and secured lending matters.

Skills

Technical ability

Commercial judgement

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Workload management

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

A respected Scottish law firm with a strong reputation in commercial real estate is seeking an ambitious Senior Solicitor to join its expanding Commercial Real Estate team in Glasgow. The firm is recognised for its depth of expertise across commercial property projects and its work with a wide range of clients, including investors, developers, funders, retailers, and corporates.

This role offers the chance to work closely with senior specialists on a diverse range of high-value and complex matters. The successful candidate will contribute to a thriving practice known for delivering commercially focused advice and for supporting clients across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing land acquisition and disposal transactions for developers, pension funds, trading businesses and other commercial clients.
• Handling leasing matters for both landlords and tenants across retail, industrial and office sectors, including agreements for lease, new-build premises, assignations and sub-letting.
• Assisting with commercial investment purchases and sales.
• Advising public sector clients on estate strategy, asset management, acquisitions and disposals.
• Providing property support on corporate acquisitions and disposals.
• Working on property finance and secured lending matters for commercial clients and banking institutions.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' post-qualification experience in commercial real estate, offering strong technical ability, sound commercial judgement, and excellent communication skills. They should be confident managing client relationships, proactive in workload management, and keen to contribute to business development within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

This opportunity provides exposure to high-profile transactions, ongoing career development, and a supportive working culture within a well-regarded legal team.