Associate Non-Contentious Construction

Dentons; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a 2-5PQE associate to join its non-contentious construction team in Scotland, focusing on real estate, energy, and infrastructure projects. Candidates should have strong relationship-building skills and a track record of managing construction contracts. The firm offers an inclusive environment and is dedicated to career progression, providing opportunities for professional growth while working on major projects across the UK. Flexible working arrangements are also available.

Benefits

Award-winning career progression support

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 2-5PQE associate with experience in non-contentious construction.
• Experience with contracts, appointments, warranties preferred.
• Strong ability in market knowledge and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead on a variety of transactions.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute to business development.

Skills

Experience of the UK real estate, energy and infrastructure markets

Scottish or English qualified

Experience of construction contracts

Job description

Department/Division: Projects (Non-Contentious Construction)
Duration: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow or Milton Keynes
Reports to: Partner
Direct Reports: None
Type of Role: Hybrid
Budget Responsibilities: No
Requisition no: 9289

The Role

Our UK non-contentious construction team acts a single team across the UK for a wide array of industry participants across the whole of the UK and internationally, including developers, SPV project companies, owners, lenders, contractors and equipment suppliers.

A unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and capable 2-5PQE associate to join our growing non-contentious construction team in our offices in either Edinburgh, Glasgow or Milton Keynes, acting in connection with local, UK-wide and international projects. In this role you will provide non-contentious construction support in respect of a broad variety of projects in the real estate development and investment, energy, transportation and infrastructure sectors.

We are a friendly, hard-working, collaborative team who support and encourage the growth of our associates. You will benefit from Dentons award winning career progression support programme aimed at encouraging and growing our employees’ talent and career goals.

Given the range of sectors and jurisdictions in which the team works you will gain experience acting on major projects for high profile clients across the whole of the UK and internationally as well as retaining a base load of domestic construction work. You will also have the opportunity to work individually, running matters and fronting client relationships whilst also working as part of a large cross-office team and having the benefit of the support network that this provides.

Responsibilities

The role provides an excellent opportunity to join a cohesive and welcoming team and environment that will allow you to develop your expertise in a range of specialisms. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and leading on a large variety of transactions;
• Building and maintaining existing client relationships;
• Contributing to market knowledge;
• Contributing to business development.

Required experience, skills, and attributes

• Experience of the UK real estate, energy and infrastructure markets desirable but not essential;
• Scottish or English qualified preferable;
• Experience of construction contracts (including main standard forms), consultant appointments, collateral warranties preferable.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email [e-mail].

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email [e-mail]. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.