NQ Contentious Construction Solicitor – Edinburgh
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified Solicitor to join a leading Construction team based in Edinburgh. The team provides expert advice and dispute resolution services to a wide range of clients across the construction industry, including developers, contractors, insurers and funders. This is an excellent chance to work on complex, high-value construction disputes, with exposure to work across the UK.
You will assist senior team members in providing strategic advice and managing contentious construction and insurance disputes across various forums, including litigation, adjudication, arbitration, mediation and expert determination.
Key Responsibilities:
Advising on contentious construction matters, including the review and analysis of contracts and supporting documentation
Preparing evidence, client statements and legal analysis
Drafting legal submissions and pleadings
Representing clients in court, mediation, adjudication and arbitration
Negotiating settlements and helping clients resolve disputes effectively
Contributing to business development, including assisting with marketing initiatives and writing articles
Embracing legal technology and helping integrate AI tools into workflows to drive innovation
What you'll need:...