Projects Lawyer

JMC Legal Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious firm in Edinburgh as a Projects Lawyer, where you'll work on transformative construction projects across the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your expertise in a supportive environment, collaborating with top-tier clients and a dedicated team. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you'll be part of a culture that values mentorship and growth. If you're an ambitious lawyer looking to elevate your career, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact in your field.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Career Development Opportunities

Financial Protection Measures

Well-being Considerations

Favorable Holiday Entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in Projects Law with a focus on large-scale construction.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and support junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on large-scale construction projects in the UK and abroad.
• Negotiate contracts on international projects and monitor caseload efficiently.

Skills

Projects Law

Contract Negotiation

Commercial Awareness

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor (PQE 2-7 years)

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Recruitment Operations Advisor - Scotland - Private Practice and In House

Are you a 2-7 PQE Projects Lawyer, who wants to join an exceptional UK firm and propel your career to the next level? This is the opportunity for you.

This award-winning Edinburgh-based team conducts some of the most impactful Project work in Scotland.

The Firm

This innovative Top 50, multi-award-winning firm has expanded rapidly across the UK in recent years, largely due to its ability to deliver exceptional results for its prestigious client base. Management places a strong emphasis on hiring the best legal talent and ensuring staff thrive.

The firm’s culture is a standout feature, with approachability and support permeating from top to bottom. Collaboration is at the core of the working model, and Partners make a point to dedicate time to train and mentor junior team members.

Many of the lawyers at the firm have received individual recognition for their expertise, including from the Hot 100 and the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. It is a hotbed for rising stars and ongoing professional development is a key factor in why staff stay with the business for long durations.

If you are an ambitious and motivated professional seeking to work for one of the country’s prestigious law firms, this is an unparalleled opportunity. You'll develop a depth of expertise that could propel you to the top of your chosen practice area.

The Role

With the support of an award-winning team of skilled and experienced colleagues, you will advise clients on some of the most cutting-edge, large-scale construction projects in the UK and abroad.

Projects include providing support to large-scale infrastructure developments/ re-developments and having a hand in complex construction projects that will change the face of the UK for the next generation. Some of the sectors you will be working on are public sector procurement, renewable energy, sustainable transport/infrastructure and defence.

Counted amongst the team's many notable clients are several FTSE 100 firms, as well as some of the UK’s largest public bodies and numerous international clients.

Upon joining this firm, you will be expected to:

• Consistently keep up with up-to-date Projects market knowledge
• Monitor your caseload with efficiency and attention to detail
• Work closely on end-to-end projects with market-leading professionals
• Negotiate contracts on large-scale, international projects

The team is growing rapidly and by joining now, you will be in the position to develop market-leading expertise with a reputable team and progress quickly through the ranks of one of the most accomplished and well-regarded firm’s operations today.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced Projects Lawyer with at least 2+ years of relevant PQE
• Enjoys a team environment and supporting junior colleagues in their development
• Can manage a varied caseload and work with a range of clients
• Is commercially aware and has strong technical knowledge
• Constantly seeks self-improvement and professional development

What’s on offer

• An opportunity to work for a rapidly growing, highly revered Top 50 firm
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality work
• First-rate career development and progression opportunities
• Award-winning culture and ingrained flexible working
• Highly competitive salary
• Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Tilly Scott at 0131 460 7747/[e-mail] for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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