Senior Solicitor/Associate, Real Estate

Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Related Pay

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)

Holidays 25 days + 9 public holidays

Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Wellbeing resources

Retail Discounts

Job summary

Morton Fraser MacRoberts is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor in Scotland to provide advice to commercial clients, negotiate contracts, and advise on all aspects of purchasing, selling and leasing commercial properties.

You will draft and negotiate missives, examine titles and leases, and manage leases and ancillary documents while building strong client relationships and mentoring junior colleagues within the Commercial Property division.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years PQE with relevant commercial property conveyancing experience.
• Experience of supervising the work of others desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, conclude and implement missives for sale and lease of property assets.
• Examine title and leases and report to clients.
• Draft, negotiate and conclude leases and ancillary lease documentation.
• Build and maintain long lasting client and agent relationships.
• Support junior team members in developing technical knowledge and skills.
• Manage workload professionally, aiming for client and firm objectives.
• Contribute to business development within the division.

Skills

Commercial property conveyancing

Client relationships

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) is a leading independent Scottish law firm, known for combining deep legal expertise with clear, practical advice that helps clients achieve their objectives. With more than 480 people across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, including 72 partners, the firm provides a full range of legal services to businesses, public sector organisations, charities, individuals and families.

MFMac works with clients across the private, public and third sectors, supporting some of the UK's most recognisable organisations and institutions. Its client base includes the UK and Scottish Governments, Breedon Group plc, CALA Homes, Diageo, HSBC plc, the Ministry of Defence, NHS Scotland, Schuh, Skyscanner and SSE plc. Through its sector knowledge, collaborative approach and commercial focus, the firm delivers practical solutions to complex legal challenges.

Summary of Role

To provide legal advice to commercial clients, to negotiate contracts on their behalf and to advise on all matters involved in the purchase, sale and leasing of commercial properties.

Key Tasks

• Draft, negotiate, conclude and implement missives for sale and lease of property assets.
• Examine title and leases and report to clients.
• Draft, negotiate and conclude leases and ancillary lease documentation.
• Build and maintain long lasting client and agent relationships.
• Support more junior team members of the team with the development of their technical knowledge and skills.
• Manage your workload competently, professionally, efficiently and cost effectively to achieve client and firm objectives.
• Be pro-active in the financial control of all your own and team matters, including accurate time recording and prompt feeing.
• Contribute constructively to the work of other team members/teams in the Commercial Property division.
• Participate in and support business development initiatives within the division.

Qualifications and Experience

• 4 - 6 years PQE with relevant commercial property conveyancing experience.
• Experience of supervising the work of others desirable

Person Specification

• You have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely and without any jargon.
• You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.
• You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.
• You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.
• You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required

Here at Morton Fraser MacRoberts we believe in a positive work life balance and in an inclusive and friendly working environment.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We know that a culture of inclusion drives great results, and we're committed to making sure all our people feel valued and empowered. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, just let us know in your application. We will support you every step of the way. If you have a disability and meet the basic requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• Profit Related Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance for all employees (BUPA)
• Holidays starting at 25 days plus 9 public holidays (plus birthday off)
• Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Access to Comprehensive Wellbeing resources
• Retail Discounts

We operate our business on an agile basis reflecting the needs of our clients and our people to deliver outstanding client service. We will agree a suitable office/homeworking arrangement with all candidates.

As signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. Please ensure you include any military skills and qualifications you hold when applying for a vacancy with us to ensure they are recognised during our recruitment and selection process.