Construction Associate/Senior Associate – 4 to 8 years PQE – Global Law Firm (Glasgow/Edinburgh/Remote)
Are you a skilled non-contentious construction solicitor looking to join one of the world’s most respected and innovative law firms?
Our client, a prestigious global law firm with a Tier 1 ranked Construction & Projects practice, is seeking a talented solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE to join its leading projects team in Scotland. This is a standout opportunity to work on some of the most complex, high-value, and intellectually stimulating construction and energy-related projects in the market today.
This role can be based in either Edinburgh/Glasgow or the firm will also consider remote candidates.
Why Join?
* Work with a globally renowned, award-winning Construction & Projects team.
* Exposure to high quality work with Scottish, UK and global clients that will be intellectually stimulating and high profile
* Transparent and clear progression structure
* Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.
* A supportive, inclusive and flexible working culture.
The Role
You’ll be advising developers, funders, purchasers and tenants on a broad range of non-contentious construction issues. From full-scale development procurement to providing strategic lifecycle advice at the earliest stages of a project, your work will cover:
* Drafting and negotiating building contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties and all related construction documentation.
* Advising on construction aspects of real estate and finance transactions including agreements for lease, development agreements, sale agreements and financing arrangements.
* Acting on major developments such as retail parks, logistics centres, and high-spec commercial fit-outs.
* Supporting clients in identifying the most suitable procurement routes and managing risk from inception to completion.
* Working cross-functionally with specialists in planning, real estate, finance, and dispute resolution across the firm’s global platform.
You will be joining a team led by top tier partners who are highly respected in the market and known for their commercial insight and early-stage procurement advice. There is a clear career path for the right candidate.
What We’re Looking For
* UK-qualified solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE in non-contentious construction.
* Strong experience in drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction documents.
* Experience acting for a range of clients including developers, institutional investors, landlords, tenants and funders.
* Exposure to energy projects is also desirable
* A team player with excellent commercial acumen and communication skills.
* Able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced and intellectually rigorous environment.
If you are ready to elevate your career and work on headline-grabbing projects that shape skylines and economies, we want to hear from you.
To apply or for a confidential discussion, contact Lindsey McCracken
📧 [lindsey@conektlegal.com]
📞 [07852 332587]