Solicitor – Contentious Construction Edinburgh or Glasgow
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
- Hybrid Working Permanent, Full Time and Part Time/Flexible working considered Experience
- 3-6 years PQE Are you a talented disputes lawyer with a passion for complex construction matters? Join one of the UK’s most respected legal teams specialising in construction and infrastructure disputes.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a solicitor with 3–6 years’ PQE to work at the forefront of contentious construction, advising on high-profile infrastructure and engineering projects across the UK.
You’ll be joining a high-performing team within a top-tier firm, acting for major contractor, employer, and subcontractor clients on a wide range of disputes — from mediation and adjudication through to court and arbitration proceedings (including the TCC in London and the Court of Session in Edinburgh).
What You'll Be Doing: Advising on disputes across key sectors like infrastructure, energy, civil engineering, and renewables Handling adjudications, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings throughout the UK Managing complex, high-value commercial disputes and finding pragmatic solutions for clients Supporting senior lawyers on strategic issues, drafting legal documents, and running your own matters with increasing autonomy Contributing to business development and knowledge-sharing within a close-knit, high-calibre team What We're Looking For: 3–6 years’ PQE in litigation, ideally with exposure to construction or infrastructure disputes Excellent legal and commercial judgment Strong drafting, analysis and advocacy skills Confidence in managing client relationships and progressing cases independently A collaborative, proactive attitude and a keen interest in developing specialist expertise Experience in sectors like rail, energy, utilities, or public infrastructure? That's a plus.
To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details.
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However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.
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