Construction Disputes Associate, Senior Associate or Of Counsel

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm seeks a Contentious Construction Lawyer in Scotland to join their top-ranked team. This role involves handling high-profile disputes across infrastructure, energy, and construction sectors, providing a unique opportunity for growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary and bonus

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious construction and infrastructure work is essential.
• Proven track record in adjudications, mediations, or litigation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Advising on contentious construction, engineering, and energy matters.
• Representing clients in various dispute resolutions.
• Contributing to business development initiatives.

Skills

Contentious construction

Engineering issues

Mediation

Litigation

Arbitration

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in Scotland or another common law jurisdiction

Job description

Contentious Construction Lawyer – Associate to Of Counsel Level (Scotland)
Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen
Sector: Infrastructure, Construction & Energy Disputes
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Level: Associate, Senior Associate, or Of Counsel

A leading global law firm is seeking a talented and driven construction disputes lawyer to join its top-ranked team in Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile and complex disputes across the infrastructure, energy, and construction sectors.

The Opportunity:
Join a Tier 1-ranked team (Chambers & Partners) that acts on landmark disputes in areas including energy transition, healthcare, education, commercial development, and transport. The firm advises a diverse range of clients from major investors and contractors to public sector bodies and insurers.

You’ll be involved in:

• Advising on contentious construction, engineering, and energy matters

• Representing clients in adjudications, arbitrations, litigation, and mediations

• Working closely with experienced partners and a dynamic legal team

• Contributing to business development initiatives and thought leadership

About You:

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland or another common law jurisdiction

• Experience or strong interest in contentious construction and infrastructure work

• Track record in handling adjudications, mediations, court or arbitration proceedings

• Commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic legal advice

• A proactive team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Apply?

• Work with market-leading lawyers on cutting-edge cases

• Flexible hybrid working and progressive work-life balance policies

• Competitive salary and benefits package including bonus, private medical, and enhanced parental leave

• Culture that champions diversity, development, and inclusion at every level

Whether you're an ambitious associate or an experienced practitioner seeking a step up, this firm offers genuine opportunities for progression and development within a supportive and collaborative environment.

To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or apply online.