Div p b Top Tier Scottish law firm are looking to hire an additional Director/ Senior Associate level lawyer to join their high ranking contentious construction team- this role can be based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow and hybrid-working is also available. /b /p h3 Role Profile /h3 ul li 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. /li li 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. /li li You will work with clients across the construction and infrastructure sectors, handling high-value disputes and complex claims. The role will focus on contentious matters, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). /li li This position offers the opportunity to advise on some of Scotland’s most significant construction projects, working closely with developers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and insurers. /li /ul h3 Key Responsibilities /h3 ul li Manage a caseload of contentious construction matters, including court proceedings in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. /li li Represent clients in adjudication, arbitration, and mediation under Scottish and UK frameworks. /li li Advise on claims relating to payment disputes, delays, defects, contract termination, and professional negligence. /li li Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, witness statements, and expert reports. /li li Liaise with technical experts, counsel, and other stakeholders. /li li Provide strategic advice on risk management and dispute avoidance. /li li Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Scottish construction law, relevant case law, and statutory frameworks (including the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 as amended in Scotland). /li /ul h3 Essential Skills & Experience /h3 ul li Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with a proven track record in construction litigation, arbitration, and/or adjudication. /li li Strong understanding of construction contracts, including SBCC, NEC, JCT, and FIDIC forms. /li li Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills. /li li Commercial awareness and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. /li /ul h3 On Offer /h3 p Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach. /p /div #J-18808-Ljbffr