Job Details
This Leading Top 50 Firm is looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its award-winning Construction team in Edinburgh.
Legal 500 Tier 1 | Multi-Award-Winning Firm | Next-Generation Construction Projects | Unmatched Progression Opportunities | Industry-Leading Salary & Benefits | Exceptional Firm Culture
The Firm
A truly remarkable player in the UK legal industry, this firm strikes a rare balance between delivering top-tier work for prestigious clients while maintaining an excellent work-life balance and supportive culture for its employees.
Having experienced rapid expansion across the UK in recent years, this innovative Top 50, multi-award-winning firm continues to thrive. Their success is driven by their focus on delivering results for their esteemed clients and their strong commitment to attracting and nurturing the best legal talent.
Few firms operating at this level can boast a culture of approachability and support that flows from the top down. Collaboration lies at the core of their working model, with Partners dedicating time to train and mentor junior team members.
Many of the firm's lawyers have been recognised for their individual expertise, including recognition in the Hot 100 and Legal 500 Hall of Fame. The firm is a breeding ground for rising stars, with ongoing professional development being a key factor in the long tenure of its staff.
The firm's clients range from high-net-worth individuals to some of the world's largest multinational companies. Employees are exposed to high-quality, complex work across multiple jurisdictions, supported by some of the brightest legal minds in the UK.
For ambitious professionals seeking to work at one of the UK's top legal firms, this is an unparalleled opportunity. You will develop deep expertise that can propel you to the top of your chosen legal field.
The Role
Working within this highly rated and Tier 1-ranked national 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 massive infrastructure developments and redevelopments, and having a hand in complex construction projects which will change the face of the UK for the next generation. Renewable power projects across wind, solar, green-hydrogen, geothermal power, biomass, as well as major infrastructure works in defence, transport and the living sector make up much of the exciting work this team undertakes.
Counted amongst the team's many notable clients are FTSE 100 firms, hyper-scale start-ups, 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 highly reputable team and progress quickly through the ranks of one of the most accomplished and well-regarded firms in Scotland.
The Ideal Candidate
* A construction lawyer with 5+ years of relevant PQE
* Capable of managing a diverse caseload and working with a variety of clients
* Enjoys working in a team environment and supporting the development of junior colleagues
* Commercially astute with a strong understanding of the current construction law landscape
What's on offer
* The chance to work for a highly respected, rapidly expanding Top 50 firm
* Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality, high-value work
* Exceptional career development and progression opportunities
* Award-winning culture with flexible working ingrained
* Highly competitive salary
* Excellent bonus structure and benefits package
Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 / jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.