Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Non-Contentious Construction lawyer to join an international law firm on a hybrid basis. You will advise national and international clients on construction matters within major real estate development projects.

The role covers advising on non-contentious construction, drafting and negotiating JCT contracts, managing a caseload, mentoring juniors, and collaborating with cross-border teams to drive growth of the construction practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-contentious construction matters.
• Ability to draft and negotiate construction contracts.
• Strong understanding of major real estate development projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise on non-contentious construction matters and major development projects.
• Draft and negotiate JCT construction and engineering contracts.
• Manage own caseload and support junior lawyers.
• Collaborate with national and international teams.
• Contribute to the growth of the construction practice.

Skills

Construction law

Non-contentious matters

Drafting contracts

Job description

Our client, an international law firm is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction lawyer to join its Edinburgh team, advising a range of national and international clients, particularly within the built environment.

The role will focus on providing strategic and commercially focused advice on the construction aspects of major real estate development projects.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on non-contentious construction matters and major development projects.
• Drafting and negotiating JCT construction and engineering contracts.
• Managing your own caseload and supporting junior lawyers.
• Working collaboratively across national and international teams.
• Contributing to the continued growth of the construction practice.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, specialist construction team with exposure to complex projects, strong development opportunities and flexible, hybrid working.