Senior Associate - Non Contentious Construction

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

This prestigious UK law firm is on the lookout for a Senior Associate to join their award-winning Construction team. Here, you’ll have the chance to work on impactful projects, from offshore wind initiatives to high-profile infrastructure developments. With a strong focus on career growth and a supportive culture, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to advance in your legal career while working alongside industry-leading professionals. The firm prides itself on its commitment to work-life balance and professional development, making it an ideal environment for ambitious lawyers eager to make a difference in the construction law landscape.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Financial protection measures

Well-being considerations

Favourable holiday/leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Experienced construction lawyer with 6 years of PQE.
• Ability to manage varied caseloads and support junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on large-scale construction projects in the UK and abroad.
• Engaging with a range of construction matters including infrastructure developments.

Skills

Construction Law

Client Management

Team Collaboration

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Lawyer (6+ PQE)

Job description

Job Description

This Top 50 Firm is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Senior Associate (6+PQE) to join their award-winning Construction team.

The ranked non-contentious Construction team conducts some of the most impactful work in Scotland concerning contract renewals to offshore wind projects. This is an exceptional chance for someone to learn from experienced partners with market-leading knowledge and boost your career to the next level.

Firm

This prestigious UK law firm delivers a good balance between delivering top-quality work for high-profile clients and maintaining an excellent working culture with a focus on work-life balance. As a rapidly expanding Top 50, multi-award-winning firm, it produces exceptional results and attracts the best legal talent in the UK.

The firm’s culture stands out for its approachability and supportiveness, with collaboration at its core. Partners take an active role in mentoring and training junior team members, ensuring a strong, cohesive working environment where everyone can thrive.

Many of the firm’s lawyers have gained individual recognition for their expertise, including spots in the Hot 100 and Legal 500 Hall of Fame. This focus on professional development has made it a hub for rising stars, with staff staying long-term due to the firm’s commitment to career growth.

With a diverse client base ranging from high-net-worth individuals to large multinational corporations, staff are exposed to top-tier work across multiple jurisdictions.

For ambitious professionals, this firm offers an unparalleled opportunity for growth and advancement in the legal profession.

Role

Working within this highly ranked Construction team, you will engage with the full range of construction matters. 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 infrastructure developments and re-developments as well as complex construction projects. These will change the face of the UK for the next decade. Furthermore, you can work on exciting renewable energy projects across the wind, solar, green-hydrogen, geothermal power, biomass and more.

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.

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 firms' operations today.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced construction lawyer with 6 years of relevant PQE
• Can manage a varied caseload and work with a range of clients
• Enjoys a team environment and supporting junior colleagues in their development
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current construction law landscape

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/high-value 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.