Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer (2-8 years')

Job Description

A leading international law firm is seeking a non-contentious construction lawyer (2-8 years') to join its growing team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to work on major UK and international projects while developing deep sector expertise within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

The Opportunity

The role offers exposure to a wide range of high-profile projects across real estate development, energy, infrastructure and transport. The successful candidate will advise a diverse client base including developers, project companies, funders, contractors and suppliers.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Run matters with an appropriate level of autonomy
• Take ownership of client relationships
• Work as part of multi-office teams on large-scale, complex transactions
• The team is known for its supportive culture, strong collaboration and genuine commitment to associate development, with a clear and transparent progression framework in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts, appointments and collateral warranties
• Supporting and leading transactions across multiple sectors
• Managing client relationships and contributing to business development
• Keeping abreast of legal, market and sector developments

About You

• 2-8 years’ PQE in non-contentious construction
• Experience in energy, real estate or infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with standard form contracts (e.g. NEC, FIDIC)
• Scottish or England & Wales qualified
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach

Why Apply?

• High-quality UK and international work
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Clear progression and long-term development opportunities

How to Apply
For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up to date CV.