Associate, Commercial Property

JOB TITLE

Associate (4+ PQE) – Real Estate I Commercial Property

Based in Glasgow

REPORTING TO

Commercial Property Partners

JOB PURPOSE

We have an opportunity for an Associate to join the Real Estate practice, working on market leading Scots law investment and development transactions in sectors including offices, industrial, retail and the Living Sector. The role will be based in Glasgow, and will include having a vital role in major projects and high value cross border deals, and running your own independent transactions for Scottish and international clients active in Scotland. Some of the work you will be involved in includes: Acting for private equity and listed Funds, High Net Worth Individuals, UK Institutions and overseas investors in the sale and acquisition of investment properties in Scotland Acting for developers, predominantly in the Living Sector, in relation to development site acquisition, site set-up, funding and operation of high value developments in Scotland Asset management work on high profile properties, including lettings and advising on lease re-gears and variations, and ancillary documentation Acting on the Scottish real estate elements of corporate acquisitions, including inputting into Share Purchase Agreements for UK and international clients Acting for traditional and new lenders in high value financings across various real estate sectors Acting on the sale, purchase, ongoing management and funding of hotel, student accommodation and care home projects throughout Scotland for UK and international institutional funds and private equity clients

CORE TASKS

• Working with, and supported by, Legal Directors, Senior Associates and Solicitors as part of the 'team' and working closely with our banking, corporate, planning and construction teams
• Shaping commercial solutions to problems and helping deliver transactions on time
• Title examination, lease reporting and negotiation of sale and purchase contracts
• Drafting and negotiating leases of prime office, industrial and retail properties, acting both for landlords/investors and tenants
• Asset management including dealing with letting documentation and re-gears, in respect of industrial, retail and office properties
• Advising on Living Sector projects including Purpose Built Student Accommodation schemes, hotels and care homes
• Working alongside and helping lead junior lawyers
• Harnessing IT to deliver work as efficiently as possible
• Be aware of Brodies’ information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION & SKILLS

• Experienced in Scottish real estate transactions and sound understanding of Scots real estate law
• Takes a pragmatic and commercial approach to transactions
• Strong focus on client service and delivery
• Interest and enthusiasm for the property industry
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills for direct client contact and working with colleagues in other disciplines across the firm
• Keen to spot opportunities to develop business
• Communicates in a confident, clear and relaxed way and able to participate in business development objectives with clients and potential referrers
• Where appropriate takes responsibility for their own transactions and advice, subject to supervision
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Shows understanding of clients’ needs, and tailors advice appropriately
• Works to understand the team's key clients, the industry they operate in and the challenges they face
• Demonstrates the Brodies values at all times – Courage, Character, Care, Collegiate, Collaborative

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