Construction Senior Associate - 6+ PQE - Transactional

QED Legal LLP; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Edinburgh is looking for a senior solicitor with over 6 years of PQE in non-contentious construction. You'll advise on significant infrastructure and public sector projects, enjoying a clear career progression pathway. The role offers autonomy, engagement with premium clients, and opportunities for hybrid working in a supportive culture. This is a strategic opportunity to shape future growth in Scotland's legal market.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Professional down-to-earth culture

High level of autonomy

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in non-contentious construction law.
• Experience with construction contracts like NEC, JCT, and FIDIC.
• Ability to manage high-value projects in various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Advise on substantial infrastructure and public sector projects.
• Provide strategic legal guidance in a growing team environment.
• Work with a range of premium clients in public and private sectors.

Skills

Advising on construction contracts

High-value infrastructure projects

Project structuring

Autonomy

Tools

NEC

JCT

FIDIC

Job description

Ready to build something meaningful in your non-contentious construction career?

If you’re an experienced solicitor and ideally based in Edinburgh, this is an opportunity that stands out.

A leading UK firm is expanding its Transactional Construction practice and is looking to add a senior solicitor (6+ PQE) to its growing Edinburgh team. This isn’t a replacement hire. It’s a strategic role at a genuinely exciting stage of the firm’s development in Scotland.

The work is substantial and varied. You’ll be advising on high-value infrastructure, development and public sector projects, with a strong and consistent pipeline. The firm is embedded in key UK growth sectors, meaning demand for specialist construction advice is expected to remain strong for the long term.

One of the biggest draws here is the clear progression runway. Non-contentious construction remains relatively underdeveloped in Scotland at senior levels, so competition is lower and advancement is far more transparent than in many other practice areas. The leadership team has ambitious but sustainable growth plans, creating real opportunity without internal bottlenecks or crowded hierarchies.

You’ll bring solid experience advising on construction contracts such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC and bespoke agreements, ideally gained within a national firm or high-quality boutique practice. Exposure to procurement, project structuring or infrastructure frameworks would be useful, but isn’t essential.

There is also the option to become involved in contentious matters if you’d like to broaden your practice, though this is entirely optional.

In return, you’ll enjoy a high level of autonomy, access to premium public and private sector clients, and a platform where your contribution will directly influence the future shape of the team. The firm offers genuine hybrid working and a professional, down-to‑earth culture.

If you’re looking to be part of what is shaping up to be one of the next major growth areas in the Scottish legal market, contact Neil Campbell at QED Legal for a confidential discussion.