Legal Director, Construction & Projects – Aberdeen / Edinburgh / Glasgow

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded UK law firm is seeking a Legal Director to join its Construction & Projects team in Edinburgh. This full-time role involves handling contentious construction matters, advising clients on disputes, and requires a solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a commitment to high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in contentious construction.
• Strong background in handling construction disputes.
• Pragmatic, results-driven, and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on construction disputes across various forums.
• Handle adjudications, court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Support broader project work where relevant.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

Solicitor with minimum 5 years’ PQE

Job description

Legal Director, Construction & Projects – Aberdeen / Edinburgh / Glasgow, Edinburgh

Our client, a well-regarded UK law firm, is currently recruiting a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its Construction & Projects (Contentious) team. This is a full-time position and can be based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow.

The role will focus on contentious construction matters, including advising clients on construction disputes across various forums. The successful candidate will handle adjudications, court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations, dealing with complex issues related to building contracts, professional appointments, and project documentation. There may also be opportunities to support broader project work where relevant.

This opportunity is suited to a solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE, possessing a strong background in contentious construction. Candidates should be pragmatic, commercially minded, results-driven, and have excellent project management and communication skills. A collaborative approach and commitment to high-quality client service are essential.

If interested, please contact Cameron or Frasia for an initial, confidential discussion. (Assignment 17296)