Contentious Construction Solicitor (4+PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Contentious Construction Solicitor to join a highly ranked team in Edinburgh. The suitable candidate should have over 4 years of experience managing construction disputes and possess strong negotiation and drafting skills. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value projects in a collaborative environment with a focus on personal growth and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing and sustainability programs

Qualifications

• 4+ PQE as a Contentious Construction Solicitor.
• Expertise in managing construction disputes.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of construction disputes.
• Advise on disputes from major projects.
• Collaborate with a nationally regarded disputes team.

Skills

Contentious Construction

Dispute Resolution

Negotiation

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Education

Solicitor (4+ PQE)

Job description

If you're a Contentious Construction Solicitor looking to join a highly ranked, L500, Scottish firm, right in the heart of Edinburgh, this is the opportunity for you.

You'll work within one of the most well-resourced and respected construction teams in the country, alongside renowned experts on high-value, career-defining matters.

Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an L500-ranked Construction and Engineering team, recognised for its excellence in handling complex and high-value contentious matters.

This award-winning department is home to some of the most respected practitioners in the field, known for their strategic, commercially focused advice across a diverse client base.

The role is based in Edinburgh and offers the chance to work at the forefront of construction law, advising on a broad range of disputes arising from major infrastructure, energy and development projects.

You will be part of a nationally regarded disputes team, working side-by-side with experts in Contentious Construction.

Alongside this, you will manage your own caseload while contributing to larger team matters, involving adjudications, litigations, arbitrations and mediations. Clients include contractors, developers, consultants, local authorities and major public and private sector bodies.

Ideally, you will be a solicitor who is passionate about construction law and looking to deepen their experience within a highly respected, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, ambition and technical excellence.

Your Experience

• 4+ PQE Contentious Construction Solicitor
• Demonstrable expertise in managing construction disputes across various forums (e.g., adjudication, litigation, arbitration).
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly in dispute resolution documentation.
• A confident communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, counsel and colleagues.
• Proactive, organised and commercially aware, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with a client-focused mindset and a passion for delivering clear, strategic legal advice.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Work in a supportive, inclusive team environment where personal growth is actively encouraged.
• Access to a wide range of high-quality construction disputes involving landmark projects and key stakeholders in the sector.
• Participate in firm-supported business development initiatives to raise your professional profile.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including wellbeing and sustainability programs.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a nationally acclaimed disputes practice.

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [e-mail]/ 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.