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Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer

G2 Legal Limited

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A major UK law firm is looking for a non-contentious construction lawyer with at least 4 years of experience to join their Construction & Engineering team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role offers the chance to work on significant projects and play a strategic role in a growing practice with excellent career prospects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary and benefits package
Collaborative and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in non-contentious construction law.
  • Comfortable working on complex infrastructure and development projects.

Responsibilities

  • Leading on non-contentious construction matters and drafting contracts.
  • Advising on procurement strategies and standard forms.
  • Supporting business development and strengthening client relationships.

Skills

Collaboration
Commercial Awareness
Mentoring

Education

Qualified Lawyer (Scotland or England & Wales)

Job description

Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer(4 years'+)

A major UK law firm is seeking a non-contentious construction lawyer(4 years'+)to join its respected Construction & Engineering team in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

This is a key opportunity for an experienced lawyer to play an influential role in a growing team, supporting clients on some of the most significant construction and infrastructure projects across the UK and beyond.

About the role:
The team supports a diverse client base including developers, investors, public sector bodies, contractors and lenders. You will work on high-value, complex projects across sectors such as urban regeneration, energy, education, transport and healthcare.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Leading on non-contentious construction matters, including drafting and negotiating construction contracts, professional team appointments, bonds, guarantees and ancillary documents
  • Advising on various procurement strategies and standard forms including NEC, JCT, FIDIC and IChemE, as well as bespoke agreements
  • Supporting the continued growth of the Scottish team, contributing to business development and strengthening client relationships
  • Participating in knowledge-sharing, thought leadership and client training initiatives

About you:

  • Qualified Lawyer (Scotland or England & Wales) with strong experience in non-contentious construction law
  • Comfortable working closely with clients and project teams on complex infrastructure and development projects
  • Collaborative and commercially minded, with an interest in mentoring junior lawyers and supporting wider team development
  • Keen to play an active role in business development and practice growth

What’s on offer?

  • The chance to play a strategic role in a growing practice with excellent career prospects
  • High-quality, varied work across landmark projects
  • Flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary and benefits package
  • A collaborative and inclusive working environment where innovation and client service are at the heart of the team’s culture

For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion.

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