Construction and Engineering Solicitor (2+PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Scottish firm is seeking a Construction and Engineering Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join their dynamic Edinburgh team. The role includes advising on high-profile projects in various sectors. Candidates should possess strong commercial awareness, the ability to manage diverse caseloads, and a keen interest in business development.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Generous salary and benefits package

Clear career development pathways

Financial protection and well-being support

Favorable leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Construction solicitor with 2+ PQE required.
• Comfortable with business development and managing a varied caseload.
• Knowledgeable about current construction law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on large-scale, cutting-edge construction projects.
• Work across real estate, infrastructure, energy, renewables, and public sectors.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

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Construction and Engineering Solicitor (2+PQE), Edinburgh

Client: JMC Legal Recruitment

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Construction and Engineering Solicitor (2+PQE)

This prestigious Scottish independent firm is highly regarded and ranked in the Legal 500 across various practice areas. They are seeking a Construction and Engineering Solicitor with 2+ PQE to join their Edinburgh team.

The firm offers an environment surrounded by leading professionals, fostering career growth in a friendly, dynamic, and motivated setting. They value long-term relationships with clients, built on trust and legal expertise, and have received numerous accolades from Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

The firm emphasizes a supportive culture, professional development, and excellent progression opportunities. Partners are generous with their time, and trainees and solicitors often work directly alongside them, encouraging learning and growth.

The role involves advising on large-scale, cutting-edge construction projects across sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, energy, renewables, and the public sector. It offers a stimulating environment with rapid growth, allowing for quick progression and development of market-leading expertise.

Ideal Candidate

• Is a talented construction solicitor with 2+ PQE
• Can manage a varied caseload and work with diverse clients
• Is comfortable engaging in business development
• Enjoys teamwork but can work independently
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about current construction law

What's on offer

• Opportunity to join a Top 200 firm with an esteemed reputation
• Clear career development pathways
• Flexible working environment
• Generous salary and benefits package
• Additional benefits including financial protection, well-being support, and favorable leave entitlements