Douglas Scott are excited to partner with a
global law firm
to recruit a talented
Real Estate Solicitor
to join their renowned
Real Estate team
in Scotland. This opportunity offers the chance to work within a
market-leading practice
, combining world-class expertise with a forward-thinking and flexible working culture.
About the Role
Our client’s
Real Estate team
has a stellar reputation across a wide range of industries and markets. Their Scotland-based team plays a key role in delivering seamless, award-winning services across the full spectrum of real estate work, including:
Development
Joint ventures
Structured investments
Acquisitions and disposals
Landlord and tenant matters
Retail and real estate finance
Construction and property litigation
The team represents high-profile clients covering retail, government and transport sectors, combining cutting-edge legal expertise with deep market and industry knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the team, you will work on a wide range of
UK and international real estate transactions
, delivering client-focused, commercially minded solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
Advising on
development and infrastructure projects
.
Handling
investment-based acquisitions and disposals
, including corporate share acquisitions.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams, including construction and planning specialists.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial real estate documents (e.g., sale/purchase contracts, easements, licences, agreements for lease).
Conducting real estate due diligence, including preparing and reviewing certificates/reports on title.
Managing
asset and portfolio work
and advising on general landlord/tenant leasing matters.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a solicitor with:
Expertise in
development, infrastructure projects
, and investment transactions.
Experience with multidisciplinary projects involving construction and planning colleagues.
Strong skills in drafting and negotiating real estate documents.
A background in real estate due diligence and portfolio management.
A commercially driven, client-focused approach to problem-solving.
6+ PQE working at a comparable law firm.
Why Join This Team?
This is a rare opportunity to join a
globally recognised firm
offering:
Work on high-profile, high-value real estate transactions across domestic and international markets.
Flexible and remote working options within a well-supported structure.
A collaborative, innovative culture that values professional growth and expertise.
If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career aspirations, I'd love to hear from you.
Contact me at or
for a confidential discussion or to submit your application.
