Contentious Construction - Managing Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in Edinburgh is seeking a Managing Associate with over 5 years PQE in Contentious Construction. This role focuses on high-quality legal matters for top-tier clients, emphasizing client engagement and team development. Grow your career with a supportive and ambitious firm that values your contributions and offers flexible working arrangements, a generous salary, and significant career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous salary

Excellent financial protection and well-being package

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in Contentious Construction, ideally with projects-focused practice.
• Proactive mindset and commitment to continuous development.
• Confidence in client interactions and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Act for developers, contractors, lenders, and public sector bodies in contentious matters.
• Engage with clients and contribute to business development efforts.
• Support junior team members' career development.

Skills

Contentious Construction experience

Client engagement

Complex Construction Litigation support

Business development interest

Job description

Contentious Construction - Managing Associate

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Client: JMC Legal Recruitment

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e004e3121f55

Job Views: 12

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description

A unique opportunity has arisen to join a powerhouse firm in their Edinburgh office.

If you want to take a step up into a Managing Associate role (5+ PQE) and join one of the UK's largest Construction teams, this is your chance to work on high-quality matters for top-tier clients.

Don't miss the opportunity to grow your career with a highly ranked Legal 500 firm where you'll have access to the support, resources, and development tools needed to thrive and succeed.

Role

This leading international firm is renowned for creating an environment where people are valued, supported, and encouraged to fulfill their potential. They foster a culture rooted in collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation while always delivering strong results and rewarding ambition.

The highly ranked Legal 500 Construction & Engineering team, one of the largest in the UK, is known for their legal expertise, commercial insight, top-quality work, and high-profile clientele. They advise across all aspects of construction law, including infrastructure, energy, utilities, buildings, and engineering projects.

This role will focus on Contentious Construction matters, acting for developers, contractors, lenders, and public sector bodies. You'll play a central role in client engagement and the continued expansion of the team.

Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, they are seeking to recruit a Contentious Construction Managing Associate to join their team in Edinburgh.

Your Experience

• 5+ PQE in Contentious Construction, ideally with projects or construction-focused practice.
• Ability to support complex Construction Litigation matters, working closely with colleagues across departments.
• A commitment to continuous development and a proactive mindset.
• Confidence in dealing with clients and an interest in contributing to business development.
• Supporting the career development of junior team members.

Benefits & Opportunities

As part of the Construction & Engineering team, you will be part of a high-performing, supportive group known for offering early responsibility and strong career progression. You can expect:

• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-profile matters.
• A clear path for development with mentorship and learning opportunities.
• A dynamic and collegiate work culture.
• Involvement in a growing practice where your input and ambition are valued.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Generous salary commensurate with experience.
• Excellent package including financial protection, well-being considerations, and holiday entitlements.