Kick off your newly qualified career by joining one of Scotland’s biggest construction teams and help deliver some of the most significant projects in the country!
Do you want to build a dynamic legal career within a thriving and expanding firm? We're in search of a talented Construction and Projects Non-Contentious Newly Qualified Solicitor to join our team in Edinburgh or Glasgow and play a pivotal role in helping achieve success for our clients.
Becoming a part of our team means integrating into a growing firm where your expertise is highly valued. We're committed to delivering top-tier legal services to both domestic and international clients, and your role as an NQ Solicitor is essential to maintaining these high standards.
Within our diverse client base and broad range of sectors, no two days are the same. You'll navigate across the public and private sectors, offering legal expertise on a variety of matters.
Providing clear and prompt advice to meet our clients' commercial needs, you'll engage in direct client contact and assume responsibility from the outset. The role will also involve the drafting, review and negotiation of building contracts, appointments, collateral warranties, bonds, guarantees.
Immerse yourself in a fast-paced environment, participating in significant deals for top clients. Access ongoing training and development opportunities to hone your skills and progress within the firm. We're seeking an NQ solicitor with expertise in construction law, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
If you're ready to elevate your legal career and make a real difference as part of our dynamic team, apply now!
Are you a newly qualified lawyer ready to embark on the next step of your legal career? We know choosing which firm to join is a big decision. That’s why we think it’s important to be upfront about who we are and what working here is like. Find out more about life as an NQ at Burness Paull .
At the heart of Burness Paull is our independence.
It’s this that gives us the licence to shape our business and culture in the sustainable way we want to, supporting the needs of our people, our clients, our wider community and the environment. It means freedom to pursue a philosophy of always being human in attitude and high-performing in approach.
For our people that means recognising everyone is different and valuing those differences. A culture that celebrates openness and where genuine advice and relationships are championed. An environment that encourages everyone to aim for success by being the best version of themselves.
And because we value the contribution that every one of our team makes, we make sure everyone is rewarded over and above the usual benefits you'd expect from a leading law firm. That means bonus schemes for all employees, family-friendly policies that stand out in the market, and a range of health & wellbeing initiatives that take a holistic approach to support colleagues.
We set the bar high. Our clients and people love that.