Non Contentious Construction Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A top legal firm in Edinburgh seeks a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join their market-leading team. You will gain exposure to high-value projects, working on renewable energy and major infrastructure. This role offers excellent benefits, progression opportunities, and a supportive environment. Ideal for those eager to enhance their career in Construction Law.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Excellent salary and benefits package

Clear career development pathways

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• NQ-3 PQE with a passion for Non Contentious Construction.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients.
• Commercially aware with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Keen to grow your expertise within a collaborative, top-tier team.

Responsibilities

• Advising on high-profile infrastructure and redevelopment projects across the UK.
• Working on complex renewable energy projects in wind, solar, hydrogen, and more.
• Supporting a broad client base including FTSE 100 businesses, public bodies, and global investors.
• Collaborating closely with senior colleagues across Real Estate, Planning, and Energy.

Job description

Overview

Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) | Location: Edinburgh | Team: Tier 2 Construction | Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

The Role

You'll join a market-leading Construction team advising on high-value, complex and large-scale projects across Scotland and the UK.

From major infrastructure redevelopments to renewable energy developments across wind, solar, hydrogen, geothermal and biomass, you'll gain exposure to work that is shaping the future of the built environment.

This is your chance to work alongside Chambers and Legal 500 recognised leaders, advising FTSE 100 companies, public bodies and international investors on cutting-edge projects.

With genuine progression opportunities, a supportive culture and the platform to take your career to the next level, this is an unrivalled opportunity for a junior lawyer to become a market leader in Construction Law.

The Work

• Advising on high-profile infrastructure and redevelopment projects across the UK.
• Working on complex renewable energy projects in wind, solar, hydrogen, and more.
• Supporting a broad client base including FTSE 100 businesses, public bodies, and global investors.
• Collaborating closely with senior colleagues across Real Estate, Planning, and Energy.

Your Experience

• NQ-3 PQE with a passion for Non Contentious Construction.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients.
• Commercially aware with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Keen to grow your expertise within a collaborative, top-tier team.

Why This Role?

• Join a Top 50 firm with a Legal 500-ranked team.
• Exposure to some of the UK's most high-profile construction matters.
• Flexible and hybrid working embedded in the culture.
• Excellent salary and benefits package, plus clear career development pathways.
• Supportive, collaborative team with a strong emphasis on growth and progression.

For more information, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 / [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.