Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Non-Contentious Construction team in Edinburgh is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor (NQ-3). This role involves advising on building contracts and energy projects, offering a chance to work on complex projects with national significance and receive structured training and mentoring.

Benefits

Structured training and mentoring

Supportive team culture

Exposure to high-value projects

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with NQ-3 years PQE in construction law.
• Experience or seat in construction, real estate, or energy law required.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support clients on high-profile development and infrastructure projects.
• Draft key project documents and provide legal solutions.

Skills

Interest in construction law

Clear drafting skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and collaborative approach

Enthusiasm for client service

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ-3)

Seat experience in construction, real estate, or energy law

Job description

Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor (NQ-3)
An opportunity has arisen for a solicitor to join a leading Non-Contentious Construction team based in Edinburgh. This role is ideal for someone with NQ-3 years’ PQE and a genuine interest in construction law, real estate development, or the energy sector.

The role
You’ll support clients on the construction aspects of high-profile development and infrastructure projects across the UK. The team advises on:

• Building contracts, development agreements and professional appointments
• Bonds, guarantees and collateral warranties
• Engineering and energy projects, including onshore wind, hydro, battery storage and solar

You’ll work closely with developers, contractors, funders, public sector bodies and consultants. From day one, you'll be involved in drafting key project documents and contributing to commercially focused legal solutions.

What you’ll bring:

• Qualified solicitor (NQ-3)with a strong interest in non-contentious construction
• Experience in construction, real estate, or energy law (at NQ level, you should have seat experience in at least one of construction, real estate, or energy law)
• Clear drafting skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, collaborative approach and enthusiasm for client service

Why join?

• Exposure to complex, high-value projects with national impact
• A supportive and collegiate team committed to your development
• Structured training and mentoring from leading industry specialists
• A culture that values innovation, inclusion and growth

Whether you're newly qualified or looking for your next step in construction law, this is a chance to be part of a forward-thinking team doing meaningful work in a growing sector.

For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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