Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer (5+ years')

Job Description

A leading UK law firm is seeking a senior non-contentious construction lawyer (5+ PQE) to join its high-performing Scotland team, based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

This role offers the opportunity to take a central position in delivering complex, high-value construction and engineering projects across the living, office, retail, life sciences, energy, industrial and transport sectors. Clients include developers, funders, government bodies, contractors, PPP entities and public sector organisations.

The Role

• Providing strategic, commercially focused advice on major UK construction and infrastructure projects
• Drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC and bespoke construction and engineering contracts
• Advising on procurement strategy, project structuring and risk allocation
• Acting as a key support to Partners, with significant autonomy and client engagement
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
• Supporting business development and strengthening client relationships

About You

• 5+ years’ PQE with strong non-contentious construction experience
• Proven track record advising on UK construction or engineering projects
• Confident managing complex transactions and leading workstreams
• Commercially astute, solutions-focused and collaborative
• Interested in long-term progression within a nationally recognised team

This is an opportunity to join a top ranked and growing practice with high-quality mandates, clear progression pathways and genuine scope to shape client relationships and team growth.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal, or apply with an up-to-date CV. T: 0131 278 0000