Real Estate Legal Director - 8 yrs min PQE

Job Description No fluff here.

If you're a senior real estate lawyer in Scotland—around 8 years PQE—and you’re still waiting for that next big move , this might be the one that changes everything.

I'm working with a Legal 500-rated heavyweight —a firm deeply rooted in the Scottish market, with a real reputation for excellence in commercial property.

They’re looking for someone to step into a Legal Director role in either Edinburgh or Glasgow , to help drive forward one of the strongest transactional teams in the country.

This isn’t about sitting on the bench. This is a visible, leadership-level role with client contact from day one. You’ll be handed a caseload of high-quality work, from institutional investors to developers, housebuilders and major occupiers—across sectors like retail, energy, infrastructure, and public sector.

You’ll work closely with a Partner group who are well-known and well-respected in the Scottish legal community. No red tape. No hollow promises. Just a clear opportunity to lead and shape the future of a practice that’s already performing at a high level.

Here’s the kicker:
If you’re currently a Senior Associate who’s been strung along with vague nods to progression? This firm is the opposi...