Construction Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Scottish firm as a Senior Solicitor in their award-winning Construction team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects across various sectors, including finance and renewable energy. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive culture, you will thrive in an environment that values work-life balance and career progression. Engage with top-tier clients and contribute to significant infrastructure developments that will shape the future of the UK. If you're an experienced construction lawyer looking to elevate your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Competitive Salary

Bonus Structure

Career Development Opportunities

Award-winning Culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE in construction law.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and engage with clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on large-scale construction projects across Scotland and the UK.
• Support infrastructure developments and renewable energy projects.

Skills

Construction Law

Client Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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This leading Scottish Firm is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Senior Solicitor (2-5 PQE) to join their award-winning Construction team, where you will benefit from industry-leading professional development and first-rate work.

The Firm

A full-service Scottish firm that is regarded as one of the finest stores of legal prowess across the whole of the UK and beyond. Due to the quality of their expertise, this is often the go-to firm in Scotland for international clients and they are currently undertaking work in over 100 jurisdictions globally.

With tremendous recognition received from both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners directories, this firm plays a central role in nurturing the best legal talent in Scotland. This consistent excellence is clear as many individuals are named in the L500 Hall of Fame and there are many up-and-coming lawyers touted in Next Gen Partners and Rising Stars.

Work spans every sector imaginable, with some core areas of strength being finance, renewables, real estate, private wealth and planning. Clients are attracted by the breadth and depth of expertise and are of a diverse nature, ranging from global corporate behemoths to HNW individuals.

Benefits and remuneration are amongst the best in Scotland, with quality work being well balanced by a cooperative, friendly culture and positive work-life balance.

Working alongside supportive talented colleagues, joining this firm will put you in an excellent position to continually develop your legal skills and progress your career with a leading legal institution.

The Role

Working within this highly-ranked Construction team, you will engage with the full range of construction matters. With the support of an award-winning team of skilled and experienced colleagues, you will advise clients on some of the most cutting-edge, large-scale construction projects across Scotland and the UK.

Projects include providing support to massive infrastructure developments and re-developments and having a hand in complex construction projects which will change the face of the UK for the next generation. Furthermore, you can work on exciting renewable energy projects across wind, solar, green-hydrogen, geothermal power, biomass and more.

Counted amongst the team's many notable clients are several FTSE 100 firms, as well as some of the UK's largest public bodies and numerous international clients.

The team is growing rapidly and by joining now, you will be in the position to develop market-leading expertise with a reputable team and progress quickly through the ranks of one of Scotland's premier firms.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced construction lawyer with a minimum of 2 years of relevant PQE
• Can manage a varied caseload and work with a range of clients
• A strong communicator who can engage with clients and colleagues alike
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current legal landscape

What's on offer

• An opportunity to join one of Scotland's most highly respected legal brands
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development and progression opportunities
• Award-winning culture and ingrained flexible working
• Highly competitive salary
• Excellent bonus structure and benefits package