Director | Construction & ProjectsDo you want to be a part of one of the biggest construction teams in Scotland, offering unparalleled exposure to top-quality work?
We are looking for a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join our Construction & Projects (contentious) division in either Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in a successful, growing firm.
You will have the opportunity to take a leading role in a team that advises clients on strategy, managing risk and resolving disputes on, complex high value and often high-profile construction, infrastructure, and power projects. The role will involve acting for a large number of the most significant Employer/Developer, Contractor and Consultant clients involved in these projects – across Court, Arbitration, Adjudication and ADR.
You must have a passion for contentious construction work and be pragmatic and results-focussed with the ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales. We are looking for candidates with a positive attitude, a focus on quality and a determination to provide first-class service. There will be scope for career progression within this role.
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Full details can also be found in our job specification.
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Burness Paull reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Closing Date:
05 January 2026