Partner/Legal Director – Contentious Construction

Overview

As a Senior Contentious Construction Lawyer, you will lead and shape a growing Scottish construction practice. You’ll drive strategy, develop your own client relationships, and influence firm direction with an entrepreneurial mindset. You handle high-value disputes for developers, contractors, and other stakeholders, while mentoring juniors and expanding the practice. This is a rare leadership opportunity with equity potential, rapid decision-making, and a platform to make a lasting impact.

Pay / Benefits

• equity pathway
• hybrid and flexible working
• competitive remuneration and benefits package

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and strategic direction of the construction practice
• Advise clients on complex construction disputes (adjudications, arbitrations, court proceedings)
• Manage and develop high-quality work for developers, contractors, consultants, insurers, and public sector clients
• Drive business development and strengthen client relationships
• Mentor junior lawyers and cultivate a collaborative team culture
• Contribute to shaping firm strategy and expansion plans
• Support clients through all stages of construction and infrastructure projects

Key requirements

• Scottish-qualified Solicitor with strong reputation in contentious construction
• Significant experience handling complex construction disputes
• Ambition to progress to equity/Partnership and grow the practice
• Credibility and ability to build long-term client relationships
• Interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers
• Collaborative leadership style and desire to influence strategy

• collaborative
• entrepreneurial
• relationship-building
• contentious construction disputes
• adjudications, arbitrations, and court proceedings
• risk management and dispute avoidance

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