Contentious Construction Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contentious Construction Lawyer to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to work on high-value, complex disputes across the UK construction and engineering sector, focusing on areas such as infrastructure and energy. You will provide high-quality legal advice to sophisticated clients, actively represent them in formal proceedings, and contribute to shaping their commercial objectives. With a flexible working policy and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers while enjoying a collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Excellent package and benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality advice to commercial clients on complex issues.
• Assist in representing clients in formal proceedings and ADR across the UK.

Skills

Contentious Construction Law

Dispute Resolution

Mediation

Arbitration

Court Representation

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Law Degree

Job description

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Contentious Construction Lawyer, Glasgow

Client: Ably Resources

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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.