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Construction Solicitor

Edinburgh Permanent £55,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
This is a rare chance to accelerate your legal career as a Construction Solicitor in one of the UK's most respected non-contentious teams. Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, you'll work on high-profile, complex development and infrastructure deals across the UK including; landmark regeneration, energy transition, and cutting-edge clean tech projects. You'll work alongside industry-leading lawyers on mandates that genuinely shape the built environment.
  • Work on landmark development & energy infrastructure deals
  • Edinburgh or Glasgow & hybrid

About Our Client

Our client is a top-ranked commercial law firm with a national footprint and a standout reputation in energy, real estate, and infrastructure. Known for their award-winning culture, they offer a progressive, collaborative environment backed by Platinum-level Investors in People status. Lawyers here enjoy structured career development, supportive mentoring, and the kind of client exposure that opens doors, whether your ambition lies in partnership or a specialist technical path. This is a high-calibre firm where you won't get lost in the crowd and your work will make a visible impact.

Job Description



  • Leading on the construction aspects of major real estate and regeneration deals


  • Advising on development agreements, JCT/NEC contracts, bonds, guarantees, and professional appointments


  • Supporting energy and engineering projects across onshore wind, hydro, solar, battery storage and more


  • Collaborating closely with developers, funders, contractors, consultants and public bodies


  • Working alongside a highly ranked team on nationally significant infrastructure work



The Successful Applicant



  • A solicitor or equivalent with at least 2 years' PQE in non-contentious construction


  • Confident advising on a range of construction documents and negotiations


  • Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable working on complex, multi-party deals


  • Eager to grow their profile within a leading, ambitious team



What's on Offer



  • £55,000-£70,000 base salary


  • Performance-based bonus


  • Pension, life assurance, 26+ days' holiday, volunteering days, private medical, and lifestyle benefits


  • Hybrid working, top-tier tech, and access to major deals across the UK


  • Industry-recognised mentoring and development, plus real scope for career progression in a top-ranked team



If you're an experienced Construction Solicitor ready for your next move, apply now or contact James Hitti for more information.

Contact
James Hitti
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6832096
Phone number
+441312430370

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
Edinburgh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Hitti
Consultant phone
+441312430370
Job reference
JN-092025-6832096