Construction Solicitor / Associate | 4+ PQE

JMC Legal Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor/Associate for their Glasgow office. The role focuses on non-contentious construction work on large-scale development, energy and infrastructure projects across the UK, with a broad client base.

You will advise on development agreements, building contracts, professional appointments and related documentation, with strong drafting skills and a practical, solutions‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• Scottish solicitor with 4+ years in non-contentious construction.
• Experience advising on construction contracts, development agreements and professional appointments.
• Strong drafting skills and ability to manage matters autonomously.
• Commercially minded with focus on client objectives and practical advice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with clients and colleagues.
• Interest in developing client relationships and contributing to business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on construction contracts, development agreements and professional appointments.
• Handle non-contentious construction matters for a broad client base.
• Work on development, regeneration and energy/infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Engage with developers, contractors, funders, consultants and public bodies.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship growth.

Skills

Drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationships

Team player

Business development

Education

Scottish Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Construction Solicitor / Associate | 4+ PQE

Location: Glasgow

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 Glasgow, 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.