Senior Associate / Director – Non-Contentious Construction

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Associate or Director in Non-Contentious Construction to join their established team in Scotland. The role involves advising on significant development projects and providing guidance on complex legal transactions. Candidates must have over six years of PQE and possess strong drafting and negotiation skills. This opportunity offers a chance to work on landmark infrastructure projects while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven capability to handle major transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advising on major property developments and regeneration schemes.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Leading on complex matters with minimal supervision.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Client relationship-building

Education

Solicitor qualification

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Senior Associate / Director – Non-Contentious Construction, scotland

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Client:

Iconic Resourcing

Location:

scotland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Associate / Director – Non-Contentious Construction

Edinburgh or Glasgow – Hybrid Working

Permanent, Full-Time

Experience – 6+ years PQE

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Director-level construction lawyer (6+ years' PQE) to join a leading UK law firm’s non-contentious construction team, working on landmark property development and energy infrastructure projects across the country.

This role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, with a focus on high-value, technically complex advisory work. The successful candidate will bring deep sector knowledge and strong drafting and negotiation skills, along with the ability to supervise others and contribute to team strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on the construction aspects of major property developments and regeneration schemes
• Drafting and negotiating building contracts, development agreements, consultant appointments, bonds and guarantees
• Supporting the delivery of engineering and renewable energy projects (e.g. wind, hydro, solar, battery storage, tidal)
• Acting for a diverse client base: developers, contractors, public bodies, funders, consultants
• Leading on complex matters with minimal supervision, while providing mentoring and oversight to junior colleagues

What You’ll Bring:

• At least 6 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong client relationship-building abilities and a commercial approach
• Proven capability to handle major transactions and coordinate multi-party projects
• Experience or interest in business development, thought leadership, and training

If you’re an experienced construction lawyer looking to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you. Not only will you get the chance to work at the forefront of property, infrastructure, and clean energy development, you will join a high performing, collaborative team, recognised nationally for excellence.

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.