Non Contentious Construction - Senior Associate

JR United Kingdom; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet de droit international de premier plan recherche un avocat non-contentieux pour leur département Construction. Ce rôle exige une expertise dans des projets complexes et un véritable intérêt pour le développement des affaires et l'infrastructure. Le candidat idéal évoluera dans un environnement de travail flexible et bénéficiera d'un package de rémunération attractif, avec la possibilité de jouer un rôle clé dans l'expansion de l'équipe écossaise.

Benefits

Environnement de travail hybride et flexible

Rémunération lucrative et bonus généreux

Qualifications

• Expérience en matière de droit non-contentieux, idéalement dans des projets de construction.
• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement collaboratif et complexe.
• Intérêt pour l'infrastructure et l'environnement construit.

Responsibilities

• Conseiller sur des projets d'urbanisme, d'infrastructure et de développement commercial.
• Rédiger et négocier des documents de construction clés.
• Participer à des projets majeurs et transformationnels.

Skills

Droit non-contentieux

Rédaction

Communication

Développement commercial

Travail en équipe

Education

Qualification en droit écossais ou anglais et gallois

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06.06.2025

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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.
• 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 [emailprotected] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.