Contentious Construction Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a talented Contentious Construction Solicitor in Edinburgh. You will work on high-value disputes, representing clients in various proceedings. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor in Scotland with up to 4 years of experience in contentious construction law. This role offers a supportive environment, ongoing training, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Clear progression

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland with experience in contentious construction law.
• Experience with construction contracts and major infrastructure disputes.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritize under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advise on construction and engineering disputes including negligence, defects, delays.
• Represent clients in adjudications, arbitrations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Prepare legal documentation including pleadings, witness statements, and expert reports.

Skills

Advocacy

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor in Scotland with up to 4 years PQE

Tools

NEC

JCT

FIDIC

Job description

Contentious Construction Solicitor (NQ-4) – Edinburgh

A leading UK law firm with a strong reputation in construction and infrastructure disputes is seeking a talented Contentious Construction Solicitorto join its busy Property & Infrastructure Disputes team in Edinburgh.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly regarded team on high-value, complex disputes across the construction and energy sectors. The work includes litigation, adjudication, arbitration and mediation – both in Scotland and cross-border.

The role:

• Advise on a wide range of construction and engineering disputes, including professional negligence, defects, delays and payment issues
• Represent clients in adjudications, arbitrations, mediations and court proceedings
• Prepare legal documentation including pleadings, witness statements and expert reports
• Contribute to case strategy and client relationship development
• Stay updated on key legal and regulatory developments in construction law

About You:

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland with up to 4 years’ PQE in contentious construction law
• Experience with construction contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT, FIDIC) and major infrastructure disputes
• Strong advocacy, drafting and negotiation skills
• Able to manage a varied caseload and prioritise under pressure
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills

You will benefit from a supportive environment offering ongoing training, clear progression and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion orapply with an up-to-date CV.

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