REF 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.

About the Team

• 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.
• 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 REF team 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.

About the Role
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 REF experts 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.

Candidate Profile
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.
  

Why This Role Is Exciting

• 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.
  
  

What's On Offer

• 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, or contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 or at jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion about the role.