Contentious Construction Lawyer

Ably Resources; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Edinburgh is looking for a Contentious Construction Lawyer to join their dynamic construction team. The role involves providing high-quality legal advice, representing clients in various proceedings, and a collaborative work environment. With a flexible working policy and competitive salary, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Excellent salary package

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dispute Resolution

Legal Advice

Client Representation

Job description

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Contentious Construction Lawyer, Edinburgh

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Client:

Ably Resources

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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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 dependant on experience.