(Solicitor / Senior Solicitor)

At Thorntons Law, every moment matters. Join our Residential Property team and you’ll feel inspired. You’ll feel connected. You’ll feel like you belong. And it all begins from the moment you join us.

That’s because we’ve created a different kind of law firm. Here, you’ll build relationships with clients and colleagues that really last. You’ll help shape what happens now, and what comes next. And we’ll support and encourage you to be the best you can be.

This is what life at Thorntons is all about. And this is your moment to be part of it.

About the role

Build your future helping people make life’s biggest move.

In this role, you’ll be a valued member of our highly regarded Residential Property team—advising clients through some of life’s most significant milestones. Based in Edinburgh (with hybrid working supported), you’ll work alongside experienced colleagues to deliver practical, client-focused advice across a broad range of residential property matters. Whether acting for first-time buyers, investors, developers, or existing homeowners, you’ll play a key role in delivering a seamless client experience. It’s about:

• Managing transactions – Advising clients on residential property purchases, sales, transfers of title, re-mortgages, and new build transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Client experience – Providing clear, pragmatic advice and guiding clients confidently through every stage of the conveyancing process.
• Collaboration– Working closely with solicitors, lenders, estate agents, developers and other third parties to ensure transactions progress efficiently and successfully.
• Building strong relationships – Developing lasting relationships with clients and professional contacts, becoming a trusted adviser and ambassador for the firm.
• Cross referral – Recognising opportunities to support clients with other legal needs and working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm.
• Mentoring and support– Supporting and developing junior colleagues while contributing positively to a close-knit and ambitious team.
• Growth & profile – Playing an active role in growing our presence in Edinburgh and strengthening our reputation in the residential property market.

What you’ll need

We’re looking for:

• Good experience in residential property law, with ideally 2+ years post qualifying experience.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions independently and efficiently.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a confident, client-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive mindset with an interest in business development and growing professional networks.
• A collaborative attitude - you’ll be part of a team that values trust, support, knowledge-sharing and shared success.
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional client service and achieving the best outcomes for clients.

Why Thorntons

• A firm with real strength, depth, and national ambition.
• A place where your work makes a meaningful difference to clients at important moments in their lives - and helps shape your own career.
• A culture that values people, collaboration, and doing the right thing.
• A supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas, ambitions and contributions are valued.
• Career development that’s tailored to your goals - not a one-size-fits-all path.
• The opportunity to work on high-quality residential property matters with genuine scope to build your profile and influence the future growth of the team.
• We are open to appointing at Solicitor or Senior Solicitor level depending on your experience -with genuine scope for progression.

What we offer

We offer much more than just a competitive salary, and we’re committed to looking after our people in every way. Here’s just some of the benefits available:

Benefits

• 39 Days Annual Leave (includes 5 fixed public holidays)
• Contributory Pension Scheme with salary exchange
• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Income Protection Cover
• Group Life Assurance
• Exceptional maternity, paternity, partner and adoption leave packages
• Assisted Conception & IVF Leave
• Health care cash plan to support everyday health expenses
• 24-hour wellbeing support
• Free Legal fees for moving home and life planning
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym Discounts
• Retail Discounts
• Hybrid Working

Professional development

Access to a wide range of opportunities to build your expertise and advance your career, through courses, specialist accreditations, training, or business skills development.

Belonging

At Thorntons, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure that everyone has a positive experience when applying to join us. If you have a disability or are neurodivergent and need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know — we’ll do everything we can to support you.

We work flexibly to meet the needs of our clients and our people. While not every role is the same, most offer a hybrid working pattern. We’ll work with you to agree the right arrangement that supports you, the role, and our clients.

Make the moment matter

If you’re looking for a career with a different kind of law firm, this is the moment to find out more - and apply.

Choosing the right company is about more than just the work—it’s about the people, the culture, and the opportunities to grow. At Thorntons Law, we’ve built something different. We’re one of Scotland’s largest and most respected full-service legal firms, but more importantly, we’re a firm that invests in you—your development, your ambitions, and your future.

All you need to do is apply here OR send a CV to opportunities@thorntons-law.co.uk and we’ll be in touch.