Construction Solicitor & Senior Construction Solicitor (non-contentious)

Lincolncornhill; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LC Legal is partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit Associates & Senior Associates in non-contentious construction, with roles in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, alongside a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

You will advise on a broad range of construction matters, support complex transactions, and develop client relationships within an ambitious international team.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law
• Experience advising on construction contracts, consultant appointments and related project documentation
• Exposure to real estate, infrastructure or energy sectors would be advantageous
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills with a commercial, pragmatic approach
• Motivated to develop your career within a collaborative, high-performing international team

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters relating to development, investment and infrastructure projects
• Draft and negotiate a variety of construction documentation, including building contracts, consultant appointments and collateral warranties
• Support complex UK and international transactions alongside colleagues from real estate, banking, corporate and other teams
• Manage your own matters while contributing to larger multi-disciplinary projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Contribute to business development initiatives and the firm’s growth in the practice

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Client relations

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification (Scottish or English)

Job description

LC Legal is delighted to be partnering with a leading international law firm who are looking to recruit both Associates &Senior Associates specialising in Construction (non-contentious) into its growing team, with opportunities available in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Alongside a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits package, the firm offers flexible hybrid working and excellent long-term progression prospects.

The role

Joining a collaborative and ambitious construction team, you will advise on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters across both domestic and cross-border projects. You will support significant transactions spanning the real estate, infrastructure, transport and energy sectors, while building your own client relationships and managing matters with increasing autonomy.

You will have an outstanding opportunity to join a globally recognised practice with an established reputation for delivering complex construction advice on major real estate, infrastructure, transport and energy projects.

This role also provides an excellent platform for an ambitious solicitor looking to broaden their technical expertise, gain exposure to major international projects and work alongside experienced specialists within a highly regarded practice. Importantly, construction work in Scotland is a core part of the firm's Scottish practice and market presence and is a strategically important part of what they do.

Key responsibilities include

• Advising on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters relating to development, investment and infrastructure projects

• Drafting and negotiating a variety of construction documentation, including building contracts, consultant appointments and collateral warranties

• Supporting complex UK and international transactions alongside colleagues from real estate, banking, corporate and other specialist teams

• Managing your own matters while contributing to larger multi-disciplinary projects

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts

• Contributing to business development initiatives, market engagement and the continued growth of the practice

About you

• Scottish or English qualified Solicitor with approximately 2-5 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law

• Experience advising on construction contracts, consultant appointments and associated project documentation

• Previous exposure to the real estate, infrastructure or energy sectors would be advantageous, although not essential

• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills with a commercial and pragmatic approach

• Motivated to develop your career within a collaborative, high-performing international team