Contentious Construction Solicitor (4+PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Stirling; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Glasgow is seeking a Contentious Construction Solicitor with over 4 years of experience to join their award-winning team. The role involves managing high-value construction disputes across various forums, offering a supportive work environment focused on personal growth and strategic legal advice. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills and a passion for construction law, alongside opportunities for long-term career development.

Benefits

Inclusive team environment

Access to high-quality construction disputes

Support for business development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience as a Contentious Construction Solicitor.
• Expertise in adjudication, litigation, and arbitration of construction disputes.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload while contributing to larger team matters.
• Advise on disputes from major infrastructure and energy projects.
• Work collaboratively within a respected construction law team.

Skills

Construction disputes management

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Proactive organisation

Client relationship building

Attention to detail

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 Glasgow, 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 Glasgow 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.