Senior Solicitor/Associate, Contentious Construction – Edinburgh or Glasgow

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Solicitor/Associate specializing in Contentious Construction to join its dynamic team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role offers the chance to work on complex disputes across various sectors, including infrastructure and energy. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years' PQE and will be responsible for providing expert legal advice, representing clients in formal proceedings, and assisting in the drafting of settlement agreements. With flexible working options, this full-time opportunity allows you to contribute to shaping clients' commercial goals while ensuring effective dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in contentious construction law.
• Ability to manage complex disputes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on high-value construction disputes.
• Represent clients in formal proceedings and ADR.

Skills

Contentious Construction Law

Dispute Resolution

Mediation

Adjudication

Arbitration

Education

Qualified Solicitor (PQE)

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Senior Solicitor/Associate, Contentious Construction – Edinburgh or Glasgow, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a reputable Scottish law firm, has an opportunity for a Contentious Construction lawyer to join its team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. The team specialises in construction and engineering disputes across the UK, focusing on sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and civil engineering.

You will work on complex disputes for major clients, handling mediation, adjudication, court, and arbitration matters. As a valued team member, you will:

• Provide expert advice to sophisticated commercial clients on complex, high-value matters.
• Contribute to shaping and achieving clients’ commercial goals by identifying and implementing effective solutions.
• Actively represent clients in formal proceedings and alternative dispute resolution across the UK.
• Assist in drafting settlements and dispute-related agreements.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ PQE, with the ability to manage work effectively to meet deadlines and budgets, keep clients and colleagues updated, follow firm policies, and contributes to process improvements.

This is a fantastic full-time opportunity with flexible working options.

If this position could be of interest to you, please do not hesitate to contact either Teddie or Cameron for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 17032)