Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment are representing an international law firm in its search for a Non-Contentious Construction Associate to join its growing Edinburgh team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Construction & Engineering team advising on major development and infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. The team is in a clear growth phase with strong deal flow and ongoing investment in the practice.
The Team
The Construction & Engineering team sits within a leading international law firm and works closely with colleagues across real estate, finance and disputes.
The team advises on complex, high-value projects across the built environment and is recognised for delivering commercially focused, practical advice to a sophisticated client base.
The Edinburgh team forms part of a wider UK and international construction offering, providing excellent exposure to cross-border work and high-profile mandates.
The Role
* Advising on the construction aspects of major development and engineering projects
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating standard form construction contracts (primarily JCT; NEC experience desirable but not essential)
* Supporting on construction aspects of real estate and development finance transactions
* Managing your own matters with appropriate supervision
* Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value transactions
* Working collaboratively across UK and international offices
* Involvement in business development and team growth initiatives
The Ideal Candidate
* NQ-6 PQE solicitor with experience in non-contentious construction law
* Strong experience with JCT contracts (NEC experience advantageous but not essential)
* Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
* Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approachConfident communicator with strong client-facing ability
* Able to manage a busy workload and work effectively in a team environment
* Keen to develop within a leading international platform
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