Managing Associate

A leading, highly regarded international law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Managing Associate to join its thriving team in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. This is a compelling opportunity for an ambitious real estate finance lawyer to step into a senior role within a market-leading practice, advising on complex, high-value transactions for a premium domestic and international client base.

The role offers exposure to top-tier work, close Partner engagement and the opportunity to progress within a collaborative, high-performing environment that places genuine emphasis on people, culture and long-term career development.

• The Real Estate Finance team sits at the core of a broader Banking & Finance practice recognised as one of the strongest in Scotland and across the UK
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• The team is led by a Partner known for a positive, proactive management style and for fostering a caring, open environment where lawyers are supported, challenged and encouraged to progress professionally.
• The  works seamlessly alongside other Real Estate Finance specialists as well as colleagues across banking, real estate, corporate and restructuring, allowing for genuinely joined-up advice on complex and high-value matters.
• Collaboration is fundamental to the team's culture. Lawyers are expected to be genuine team players, supporting one another, working towards shared goals and contributing meaningfully to collective success.

This is a senior, hands-on position within a market-leading Real Estate Finance practice. You will:

• Advise on a broad range of real estate finance matters, including investment finance, development finance, refinancings and complex structured transactions.
• Take a leading role on transactions, managing matters efficiently from instruction through to completion.
• Work closely with the Partner leading the team, other  and colleagues across the wider Banking & Finance group on sophisticated, multi-disciplinary matters.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior lawyers, contributing to a positive and high-performing team environment.
• Play an active role in client relationship management and business development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• 4+ years' PQE with strong Real Estate Finance experience gained at a recognised practice.
• Excellent technical capability combined with sound commercial judgement.
• A collaborative, team-focused mindset, with an attitude that complements a supportive and high-performing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ambition to progress professionally while contributing positively to team culture and shared objectives.

• Top-Tier Platform - Be part of a Real Estate Finance team embedded within one of the most respected Banking & Finance practices in Scotland and the UK.
• High-Quality Work - Advise on complex, high-value transactions for an impressive and varied client base.
• Partner-Led Development - Benefit from close support, mentorship and clear progression pathways within a people-focused environment.
• Collaborative Culture - Join a team where collaboration is genuine, support is embedded and success is shared.

• A Managing Associate position within a leading Real Estate Finance practice.
• Consistently high-quality, high-profile work.
• Excellent long-term career progression prospects.
• Top of the market salary.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Expansive and flexible benefits package.

Apply now for immediate consideration
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