Solicitor/Senior Solicitor (up to 3 PQE) | English Real Estate Litigation

Burness Paull; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an English-qualified Solicitor/Senior Solicitor to join their Real Estate Litigation team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have up to 3 years' PQE in English Real Estate Litigation, excellent client care skills, and a strong ability to manage time effectively. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on personal bests and team contributions. Benefits include bonus schemes and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus schemes

Family-friendly policies

Holistic health & wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be an English-qualified lawyer with up to 3 PQE.
• Experience with all areas of English Real Estate Disputes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle all areas of English Real Estate Disputes.
• Manage commercial landlord and tenant work.
• Address development and boundary disputes.

Skills

Experience in English Real Estate Litigation

Excellent client care skills

Strong organizational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Job description

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Burness Paull

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an English-qualified lawyer with real estate litigation experience looking for a new challenge?

We are recruiting a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor (up to 3 PQE) for the English Real Estate Litigation team in our Edinburgh or Glasgow office. We also consider applicants from England who can work fully remote or are looking to relocate.

The successful candidate will work alongside Rebecca Jones and Stephen Farrell, our DR English Real Estate experts. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in a successful, growing firm.

Candidates must have experience in English Real Estate Litigation and excellent client care skills. Responsibilities include all areas of English Real Estate Disputes, such as commercial landlord and tenant work, development disputes, easement and covenant disputes, and boundary issues.

You should have excellent time-management skills, the ability to work independently, and be a great team player. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

At Burness Paull, independence is at our core, allowing us to shape our business and culture sustainably, supporting our people, clients, community, and environment. We foster a culture of openness, genuine relationships, and success through personal bests.

We value our team members' contributions and offer benefits beyond the usual, including bonus schemes, family-friendly policies, and holistic health & wellbeing initiatives.

We set high standards, and our clients and staff appreciate that.