Non Contentious Construction - Senior Associate

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Non Contentious Senior Associate to enhance their Construction department in Edinburgh. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects globally while benefiting from a flexible and collaborative work culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting skills and a passion for building client relationships. This position promises significant career progression within a dynamic and future-focused team.

Benefits

Lucrative remuneration

Generous bonus package

Hybrid working environment

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in Non-Contentious Construction matters.
• Qualified solicitor in Scotland, England or Wales.
• Strong drafting and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on urban regeneration, infrastructure, and energy projects.
• Draft and negotiate construction documentation.
• Engage in procurement strategy for major projects.

Skills

Collaboration

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Mindset

Drafting

Communication

Interest in Construction

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Non Contentious Senior Associate looking to relocate to Scotland and join a highly ranked L500 Construction department in Edinburgh?

You will be working on high-profile, cross-border transactions with top-tier clients and you'll benefit from a flexible, hybrid working culture, strong career progression and a welcoming, collaborative team.

This is a unique opportunity for a Scottish or English and Welsh qualified lawyer to relocate to Scotland while continuing to progress your career within a leading international firm.

Role

Join a top-tier, L500-ranked Construction & Engineering department operating at the forefront of complex, high-value projects across the UK and internationally.

This opportunity is ideal for a Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer who is looking to take a leading role in a growing team within a dynamic and future-facing global law firm. This firm is open to Scottish, English and Welsh qualified solicitors.

You’ll advise on cutting-edge urban regeneration, infrastructure, energy and commercial development projects.

Working alongside high-calibre colleagues and market-leading clients, your focus will be on drafting and negotiating key construction documentation, engaging in procurement strategy and helping to shape the growth of a nationally integrated practice with global reach.

Your Experience

Upon joining the firm, you will have experience across a diverse range of Non-Contentious Construction matters. The ideal candidate will:

• Thrive in a complex, collaborative environment.
• Have a passion for building client relationships and contributing to business development.
• Commercially minded and solution-focused.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.
• Team-oriented with an appetite for client contact.
• A genuine interest in construction, infrastructure and the built environment.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to an expanding Scottish practice within a global platform.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Work with some of the most highly regarded lawyers in the UK, recognised in both Chambers.
• A culture that values fresh thinking, encourages new ideas and supports smarter, more sustainable ways of working.
• Get involved in major, transformational projects across multiple sectors.
• Play a meaningful role in shaping a growing Scottish team, with the chance to have your voice heard and influence how we grow.
• Hybrid working and flexible working environment, lucrative remuneration and a generous bonus package.

If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [e-mail]/ 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.