Senior Associate / Director – Non-Contentious Construction
Senior Associate / Director – Non-Contentious Construction
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Senior Associate / Director – Non-Contentious Construction
Edinburgh or Glasgow – Hybrid Working
Permanent, Full-Time
Experience – 6+ years PQE
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Director-level construction lawyer (6+ years' PQE) to join a leading UK law firm’s non-contentious construction team, working on landmark property development and energy infrastructure projects across the country.
This role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, with a focus on high-value, technically complex advisory work. The successful candidate will bring deep sector knowledge and strong drafting and negotiation skills, along with the ability to supervise others and contribute to team strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Advising on the construction aspects of major property developments and regeneration schemes
* Drafting and negotiating building contracts, development agreements, consultant appointments, bonds and guarantees
* Supporting the delivery of engineering and renewable energy projects (e.g. wind, hydro, solar, battery storage, tidal)
* Acting for a diverse client base: developers, contractors, public bodies, funders, consultants
* Leading on complex matters with minimal supervision, while providing mentoring and oversight to junior colleagues
What You’ll Bring:
* At least 6 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law
* Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
* Strong client relationship-building abilities and a commercial approach
* Proven capability to handle major transactions and coordinate multi-party projects
* Experience or interest in business development, thought leadership, and training
If you’re an experienced construction lawyer looking to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you. Not only will you get the chance to work at the forefront of property, infrastructure, and clean energy development, you will join a high performing, collaborative team, recognised nationally for excellence.
To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. 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.
Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.
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