Solicitor – Commercial Real Estate

JR United Kingdom; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeks a motivated Solicitor in Commercial Real Estate for its Livingston office. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, engaging in diverse property transactions while receiving top-quality training and a clear career progression path within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Clear progression path and top-quality training

Hybrid working and flexibility

Inclusive and supportive culture

Qualifications

• NQ–4 years’ PQE in commercial real estate required.
• Prior experience in property essential.
• Strong drafting and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage property investment transactions end-to-end.
• Involve in property finance work, largely on the lender side.
• Support projects in real estate elements of energy and infrastructure.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Education

NQ–4 years’ PQE in commercial real estate

Experience in property during traineeship

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Solicitor – Commercial Real Estate, livingston

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Client:

Iconic Resourcing

Location:

livingston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Edinburgh, Hybrid Working

Permanent, Full-Time

Newly Qualified to 4 Years’ PQE

Are you a motivated real estate solicitor looking to take the next step in your legal career with a high-profile, dynamic team? This is your opportunity to join a leading UK law firm’s Real Estate practice, renowned for its quality of work, collaborative culture, and impressive client base.

We’re partnering with a top-tier firm to find a Commercial Real Estate Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) to join their Edinburgh-based team. The firm is known for its market-leading property group and excellent training, making it a great place to grow your career. You’ll enjoy early responsibility, client contact, and a supportive working environment where your development is a priority.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• A varied mix of property investment transactions (sales, acquisitions, and leasing for major landlords)
• Property finance work, largely on the lender side, with some borrower exposure
• Leasing and asset management for a broad tenant client base
• Opportunities to support projects across sectors, including real estate elements of energy and infrastructure developments
• Running transactions end-to-end with support, including drafting and managing documentation and liaising with clients and other firms

You’ll Thrive If You Have:

• NQ–4 years’ PQE in commercial real estate (some prior experience in property during your traineeship or post-qualification essential)
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and the ability to juggle competing deadlines
• A collaborative and positive approach to working in a close-knit team
• Interest in energy-related real estate deals? That’s a plus, but not essential

You’ll be part of a close, high-performing real estate team working on exciting property transactions across the UK. This firm offers:

• A clear progression path and top-quality training
• Opportunities to work with leading clients in the property and finance sectors
• A genuinely supportive and inclusive culture
• Hybrid working and flexibility tailored to your needs

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.