Contentious Construction Solicitor or Senior Solicitor

Lusona Consultancy; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier UK law firm seeks a Contentious Construction Solicitor to join their dynamic Construction & Engineering team in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in contentious construction law, strong drafting skills, and the ability to advise clients on complex disputes. This position offers a clear career path, competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Professional development support

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in contentious construction law.
• Strong drafting and legal analysis skills.
• Commercially aware and highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Analyse legal positions and provide strategic advice.
• Represent clients in mediation, litigation, and arbitration.
• Draft pleadings and settlement agreements.

Skills

Drafting skills

Legal analysis

Strategic advice

Teamwork

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Contentious Construction Solicitor or Senior Solicitor, Edinburgh

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

a7f21ae01095

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Contentious Construction Lawyer (2+ PQE)

Location: Edinburgh | Top-Tier UK Law Firm | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a driven construction disputes lawyer ready to take the next step in your career with a leading UK practice? A top-tier, full-service law firm with a growing presence across the UK and internationally is seeking a talented Solicitor or Senior Solicitor to join its dynamic and high-performing Construction & Engineering team.

About the Role:
This role offers exposure to high-value, complex disputes across a wide range of contentious construction matters. You will work alongside recognised partners and industry experts advising public and private sector clients—including developers, contractors, consultants, insurers, and funders—on mediation, adjudication, litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyse legal positions and provide strategic advice on resolution.

Represent clients in mediation, adjudication, litigation and arbitration.

Draft pleadings and settlement agreements.

Compile and analyse evidence and witness statements.

Support marketing initiatives and present at industry seminars.

Mentor junior team members and trainees.

Ideal Candidate:

2+ years PQE with goodexperience in contentious construction law

Strong drafting and legal analysis skills.

Commercially aware, highly organised, and team-oriented.

What’s on Offer:

Work with a leading disputes team at a firm ranked top in its jurisdiction.

A clear career path with excellent support for professional development.

Hybrid working flexibility and a collaborative, inclusive culture.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected dispute resolution practice.

Apply in confidence today or contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email [emailprotected]