Contentious Construction Lawyer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contentious Construction Lawyer to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to work on high-value disputes across various sectors including infrastructure and energy. You will engage with sophisticated clients, providing expert legal advice and representing them in formal proceedings. The firm promotes a flexible working environment and values collaboration, making it an ideal place for ambitious legal professionals looking to advance their careers. If you are passionate about construction law and eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Policy

Excellent Salary Package

Qualifications

• 3-6 years post-qualified experience in contentious construction law.
• Experience in mediation, adjudication, and arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality advice on complex construction issues.
• Represent clients in formal proceedings and ADR across the UK.
• Document settlements and dispute-related agreements.

Skills

Contentious Construction Law

Dispute Resolution

Mediation

Arbitration

Commercial Law

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Contentious Construction Lawyer, Edinburgh

Client:

Ably Resources

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2a68146e9c5d

Job Views:

11

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Our client is looking to recruit a solicitor to join their construction team to specialise in contentious work. The team has a busy and specialist practice across the UK construction and engineering sector, with a particular focus on infrastructure, energy, and civil engineering: power/utilities, rail, renewables, commercial and residential development, leisure, education, health, defense, flood prevention schemes, PFI/PPP, and professional negligence. The team represents major UK sub-contractor, contractor and employer clients in complex and high-quality dispute work based in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and handles mediation, adjudication, arbitration and court work across the UK, for example, in the TCC in London and Court of Session in Edinburgh. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to:

•Deliver high-quality advice to sophisticated commercial clients on high-value, complex issues.

•Assist in shaping and delivering clients’ commercial objectives through identifying and implementing solutions.

•Play an active role in representing clients in formal proceedings and ADR across the UK.

•Assist in documenting settlements and dispute-related agreements.

•Have fun, work with like-minded people, and further your career in a high-quality environment.

Applicants will ideally be around 3-6 years post-qualified and have relevant experience. The firm operates a flexible working policy, offers an excellent package, and salary will be dependent on experience.