Commercial Property Lawyer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial real estate solicitor to join this highly regarded and growing real estate team.

This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of complex and high-value transactions, with a particular focus on residential development work, supporting clients who are delivering much-needed housing projects across Scotland. You'll join a collaborative and ambitious team with a strong reputation in the market and genuine opportunities for progression.

You will advise a diverse client base including residential developers, housing associations, landowners, care home operators, and public sector organisations. Responsibilities will include:

  • Leading land acquisition and disposal transactions for residential and mixed-use developments
  • Advising on greenfield and brownfield development projects
  • Negotiating and drafting promotion agreements, option agreements and joint venture agreements
  • Preparing Deeds of Conditions and DMS documentation for new developments
  • Supporting corporate transactions through property due diligence work
  • Managing complex matters from instruction through to completion
  • Supervising and mentoring junior team members

Applicants must have a minimum of 6 Yrs PQE and have a solid commercial property background. You can expect high-quality work with a respected commercial real estate team, exposure to significant development and regeneration projects across Scotland, clear career progression, a supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture and a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The firm offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

If you're looking to take the next step in your Commercial Real Estate career and join a team known for both the quality of its work and its supportive culture, please do get in touch.

For further information please contact Lara Paterson on 07704 541 212 or at lpaterson@hrcrecruitment.co.uk. All enquiries treated in strictest confidence.

Location: 
Edinburgh Centre, Edinburgh
Type: 
Permanent
Discipline: 
Solicitor
Job Posted: 
Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Closing Date: 
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
Reference: 
12301

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