Senior Associate

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Associate with around 5-8 years’ post-qualification experience to join our Core Real Estate team in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-quality property transactions for a diverse client base, including institutional investors, developers, and corporate occupiers.

Our Team

The Core Real Estate team in Edinburgh forms part of Eversheds Sutherland’s market-leading Real Estate practice. This is a dynamic and highly regarded Real Estate team that works on some of Scotland’s most significant property transactions. The team is comprised of 2 Paralegals, 1 Trainee, 3 Associates, 1 Senior Associate, 2 Principal Associates 1 Legal Director and 2 Partners.

Together, the team advises institutional investors, developers, and major corporates on acquisitions, disposals, development projects, and asset management as well as providing Scottish real estate support in corporate and finance transactions. We pride ourselves on being approachable, pragmatic, and commercially focused, with a strong collaborative culture and a commitment to developing our people.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, disposals, lettings and asset management.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, leases and ancillary documents.
• Manage transactions from start to finish, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery.
• Play a leading role in  local client service teams and supervise junior colleagues at trainee and associate level.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for:

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland with around 5-8 years’ post-qualification experience in real estate law.
• Experience of supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Strong technical knowledge of property transactions and landlord and tenant matters.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work under pressure.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client services.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.