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

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director for its Construction & Projects team in Glasgow. The role involves managing contentious construction matters, including disputes and complex contractual issues. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' PQE, strong project management skills, and a collaborative approach to client service.

Qualifications

• Strong background in contentious construction.
• Pragmatic and results-driven approach.
• Commitment to high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Handle adjudications, court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Advise clients on construction disputes across various forums.
• Work on complex issues related to building contracts and project documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

Solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE

Job description

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

Client:

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

59d3a6d09cde

Job Views:

2

Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

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. Work will involve complex issues related to building contracts, professional appointments, and project documentation. Opportunities may also exist to support broader projects work where relevant.

This opportunity is suited to a solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE and a strong background in contentious construction. Candidates should be pragmatic, commercially minded, results-driven, and possess 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)