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Contentious Construction Solicitor

Edinburgh Permanent £53,000 - £63,000 per year View Job Description
This Construction Solicitor role in Edinburgh (0-4 PQE) offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex contentious matters in infrastructure, energy, civil engineering, PFI/PPP, and professional negligence. You'll advise and represent diverse clients, ranging from contractors to employers across mediation, adjudication, arbitration, and litigation throughout the UK, all within a forward-looking, flexibility-focused environment.
  • Shape high-value disputes in energy & infrastructure
  • Work on high-profile, UK-wide infrastructure projects

About Our Client

Our client is an innovatively minded, market-leading full-service commercial law firm, consistently lauded for its people-first culture and excellence.

Job Description

  • Advising clients on high-stakes contentious construction and infrastructure disputes across energy, civil engineering, PPP/PFI, renewables, and professional negligence sectors
  • Representing clients in ADR processes and formal proceedings including adjudication, mediation, arbitration, litigation (TCC, Court of Session)
  • Drafting settlement agreements, dispute documentation, and strategising resolution pathways
  • Managing relationships with sophisticated commercial clients and supporting business development initiatives
  • Contributing to team knowledge via thought leadership and knowledge-sharing initiatives

The Successful Applicant

  • A solicitor or equivalent with 0-4 years' PQE in contentious construction or infrastructure disputes
  • Familiar with adjudication, arbitration, litigation, and dispute avoidance mechanisms
  • Comfortable working across complex, multi-jurisdictional project disputes (UK-wide)
  • Collaborative, commercially-aware, and responsive to client needs
  • Keen to grow within a high-performance, inclusive team

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary estimated between £53,000 and £63,000 per annum.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions and other perks.
  • Generous annual leave allowance to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • A collaborative and supportive company culture within a professional services environment.



If you're a skilled Construction Solicitor looking to advance your career in Edinburgh, apply now to join this respected legal team!

Contact
James Hitti
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6832168
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-092025-6832168