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Construction Projects Lawyer

JMC Legal Recruitment

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

21 days ago

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Job summary

A leading National firm seeks a Construction Solicitor (6+ PQE) for their Glasgow office, offering a chance to work on prestigious projects and develop within a supportive environment. Candidates will manage varied legal matters, build client relationships, and have clear progression pathways while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent financial protection benefits
Flexible working culture
Generous holiday/leave entitlements
Exposure to top-tier clients
Clear progression potential

Qualifications

  • Construction Solicitor with 6+ years PQE.
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload and build client relationships.
  • Motivated to progress and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a wide range of legal construction matters.
  • Develop technical and client-facing skills while progressing in your career.
  • Contribute to business development activities and industry presentations.

Skills

Client relationship management
Commercial awareness
Construction law knowledge

Job description

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For solicitors looking to advance to a Senior Associate role with exposure to large-scale, exciting projects, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive working environment, this could be the perfect opportunity to elevate your career.

This rapidly expanding National firm boasts over 30 Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious legal brands in the UK. Their award-winning Construction team is seeking a Construction Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join their modern Glasgow office.

The Firm
The firm enjoys a stellar reputation among both clients and employees. Its flat hierarchical structure, open and collaborative work environment, and premium client base have attracted some of the UK's top legal talent. These professionals have honed their expertise across multiple practice areas, earning numerous accolades from Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a firm and as individual practitioners.

The firm's commitment to a supportive and nurturing work environment is reflected in its strong financial growth, which has driven its expansion across the UK.

With an innovative, forward-thinking approach, the firm fosters ambition and creativity while ensuring client satisfaction without compromising employee well-being.

The client base includes some of the most prestigious companies and private individuals, offering lawyers the chance to work on high-calibre, large-scale projects that will showcase their legal expertise.

For those looking to strengthen their reputation and take a meaningful step forward in their career, this is a rare and valuable opportunity.

The Role
As part of this highly regarded Construction team, you will handle a wide range of legal construction matters. Supported by a team of highly skilled and experienced colleagues, you will develop your technical and client-facing skills as you benefit from a clear progression pathway.

Projects span massive infrastructure developments, energy and power generation, remediation contracts, and various legal issues that arise throughout the full construction lifecycle. Additionally, you will contribute to business development activities, including market analysis, writing articles, and delivering industry presentations.

Among the team's many high-profile clients are several FTSE 100 companies, major public bodies, and global organisations, with access to locally rooted work and projects of national and international significance.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to build market-leading expertise in Construction Law and make significant progress in your career.

The Ideal Candidate

  • A Construction Solicitor with 6+ years of PQE
  • Capable of managing a varied caseload and working with a range of clients, with a strong desire to build and nurture client relationships
  • Commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current construction law landscape
  • Motivated to progress your career and support junior team members with their development

What's on offer

  • Working for a Top 50 firm with an award-winning culture
  • An opportunity to develop a revered reputation in the construction sector
  • Clear and quick progression potential
  • A flexible working culture allows you to work in a way that best suits you
  • Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
  • Excellent package including financial protection benefits, well-being considerations and generous holiday/leave entitlements
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