Construction Lawyer

Thomson Legal; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in the UK seeks an experienced Construction lawyer to join their transactional team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years PQE in construction law, with experience in drafting construction documents and familiarity with JCT contracts. This high-performing team offers excellent career prospects and responsibilities from the start.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2-5 years PQE in construction law from a recognized practice.
• Ability to support complex transactions.
• Contributing to group knowledge base including training.

Responsibilities

• Join a leading international law firm in a high-performing team.
• Work on a variety of construction matters.
• Take a leading role on various matters.

Skills

Strong academics

Construction law experience

Drafting construction documents

Familiarity with JCT contracts

Coordination with other disciplines

Job description

One of the UK's leading international law firms is looking to hire an experienced Construction lawyer to join their transactional construction team in either Glasgow or Edinburgh to work on a variety of construction matters, including construction and projects.

Role Profile:

• Suitable candidates will have strong academics and ideally 2-5 years PQE in construction law, gained at a leading practice recognized for construction or Real Estate work. Candidates should have a good grounding in non-contentious construction law, including building work, preferably with process plant, energy, utility, and/or infrastructure experience.
• We would consider applications from exceptional candidates with at least six months of construction experience during their training contract or post-qualification at a leading practice recognized for construction or Real Estate work.
• This is a high-performing, cohesive, and busy team with a strong reputation for providing associates with early responsibilities within a supportive and challenging environment. You can expect to take a leading role on some matters. The team will support your development and offer excellent career prospects.

Candidate Requirements:

• Ideally 2-5 years PQE in construction law, gained within a comparable environment at an appropriate level.
• Experience drafting various construction documents and familiarity with JCT contracts (or other standard forms such as NEC3).
• The ability to support complex transactions by liaising and coordinating with fee earners from other disciplines as needed.
• Contributing to the group's knowledge base, including training, precedents, or know-how.

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164

Glasgow: 0141 244 0260

Email: [e-mail]