Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen
Practice Area: Real Estate Finance / Banking & Finance
Level: Managing Associate
Working Pattern: Hybrid

The Opportunity

A leading international law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Lawyer (4+ PQE) to join its growing Finance and Restructuring practice in Scotland.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex real estate finance and distressed property transactions, advising lenders, investors and insolvency practitioners across a broad range of asset classes.

Working closely with the firm’s Banking & Finance and Restructuring teams, you will support high-value domestic and cross-border transactions while playing an important role in the continued growth of the real estate finance practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded finance team with a strong reputation across the UK market.

The Team

The real estate finance team operates as part of a national finance group with strong expertise across banking, restructuring and structured finance.

The practice advises:

Major UK and international banks and financial institutions
Debt funds and insurers
Property investors and developers
Blue-chip property companies
Family offices and institutional investors

The team works across all real estate asset classes on both lender-side and borrower-side transactions, including domestic and cross-border deals.

Key Responsibilities

You will work on a wide range of real estate finance and distressed property matters, including:

Advising lenders on the property aspects of real estate finance transactions
Reviewing title documents and preparing reports on title
Drafting and negotiating security documentation and undertakings
Advising on property security structures within financing transactions
Supporting lenders and insolvency practitioners on distressed property sales
Leading and managing complex real estate finance transactions
Providing practical and commercially focused legal advice
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Qualified solicitor with 4+ years PQE
Strong experience in real estate or real estate finance transactions
Experience advising on property security and finance documentation
Strong drafting, organisational and communication skills
Ability to manage complex transactions and client relationships

Desirable

Experience in distressed real estate transactions
Dual qualification in Scots and English law (beneficial but not essential)
Interest in real estate finance markets and industry developments
Experience mentoring junior lawyers

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic and growing finance practice, advising major lenders and investors on complex real estate finance transactions across the UK.

You will benefit from:

Exposure to high-value real estate finance transactions
Working with major banks, debt funds and investors
A collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunities for mentoring, leadership development and career progression
Access to international collaboration across the wider finance group

Apply

If you are a Real Estate Finance Lawyer or Banking & Finance Lawyer (4+ PQE) looking for your next opportunity in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Please apply with your CV or contact us for further information.

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