Real Estate Disputes Associate Edinburgh

3 weeks ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom CMS UK Full time

The Edinburgh Real Estate Disputes team are looking to hire an Associate at the 1-6 years PQE level.

About CMS

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About the Role

The team are known for being highly commercial in their advice and offer the prospect of working closely with key clients. Associates are also strongly encouraged to get involved with business development initiatives in Scotland and London. The team advises on a wide variety of real estate disputes including those relating to dilapidations, landlord and tenant issues, statutory compensation, insolvency and energy. The work we do for our clients is often high profile and at the cutting edge of dispute resolution. Whilst you will be a key member of our Scottish team you will also work with our team across the UK. About You

We are currently recruiting at 1-6 PQE + for an Associate. You will understand real estate, litigation, and have good commercial experience. You will be expected to provide in-depth case analysis whilst being able to manage substantial disputes under partner supervision.You will work directly with clients. This will include taking instructions and preparing high quality and concise party/party correspondence, instructions to Counsel, pleadings and other court and arbitration documents.You will also be able to support the team with business development opportunities and be encouraged to take the initiative in developing your own and the team's client relationships and market profile.We work collaboratively within a team environment and support not only the development of the practice but also the team's culture and values.

You must be Scots Law Qualified.

Equal Opportunities

At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive.

For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please click here to view the diversity pages on our website.

Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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