Construction Solicitor / Associate | 4+ PQE

JMC Legal Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is partnering with a leading Scottish firm to recruit a Construction Solicitor/Associate (4+ PQE) based in Edinburgh. You will join an established non-contentious construction team handling significant contracts and development work for a diverse client base across the UK.

You will advise on development agreements, building contracts and professional appointments, while working with developers, contractors and public sector bodies.

Qualifications

• Scottish Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years of non-contentious construction experience.
• Advising on construction contracts, development agreements and professional appointments.
• Strong drafting skills with autonomy to manage matters.
• Commercial mindset with ability to understand client objectives and provide practical advice.
• Solid communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Interest in developing client relationships and contributing to BD activities.
• Comfortable working collaboratively and supporting junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Advise on development agreements, building contracts, bonds and guarantees, and professional appointments.
• Cover construction elements of property development and regeneration projects.
• Advise on energy/infrastructure projects, including renewables.
• Collaborate with developers, contractors, funders, consultants and public sector bodies from Edinburgh and across the UK.

Skills

Non-contentious construction law

Construction contracts drafting

Client relationship building

Commercial awareness

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Scottish Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Construction Solicitor / Associate | 4+ PQE

Location: Edinburgh

Firm: Leading Construction Team | Top Tier Scottish Firm

Salary: Generous Salary + Excellent Benefit

The Role & The Work

From large-scale property developments to major energy and infrastructure schemes, this opportunity offers a Construction Lawyer the chance to advise on projects with significant commercial value and practical impact. You will join an established, L500 ranked Construction team handling complex non-contentious matters for a broad client base, with work extending across the UK.

Your caseload will include the construction elements of property development and regeneration projects, covering development agreements, building contracts, bonds and guarantees, and professional appointments. You will also advise on engineering and infrastructure projects, particularly in the energy sector, with exposure to technologies including onshore wind, hydro, battery storage and solar.

From the outset, you will work alongside developers, contractors, public sector bodies, funders and consultants, gaining insight into the different priorities and commercial considerations that shape each project. Based in Edinburgh, you will have the opportunity to take on complex matters, build trusted client relationships and contribute to the team's wider business development.

Your Experience

• A Scottish Qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years of relevant experience in non-contentious construction law.
• Advising on construction contracts, development agreements, professional appointments and related documentation.
• Have strong technical drafting skills and the confidence to manage matters with an appropriate level of autonomy.
• Be commercially minded, with the ability to understand clients' objectives and provide practical, solutions-focused advice.
• Solid communication skills and enjoy building effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Interested in developing your client relationships and contributing to business development activities.
• Be comfortable working collaboratively within a team while taking responsibility for your own matters and supporting junior colleagues where appropriate.

Why This Role?

• Work on major property development, regeneration and engineering projects taking place across the UK, not just in Scotland.
• Gain exposure to significant energy and infrastructure projects, including renewable energy developments.
• Work with diverse client base spanning developers, contractors, funders, consultants and public sector organisations.
• A clear opportunity to develop your technical expertise within an established and highly ranked Construction team.
• You will always be encouraged to build client relationships and contribute to the continued development of the practice.
• Have the benefit from working within a leading Scottish firm that offers a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits alongside opportunities for continued professional development.