Construction Lawyer

Overview

As a Construction Lawyer, you join a high-performing transactional construction team in Glasgow or Edinburgh to handle non-contentious construction work within projects and energy/infrastructure contexts. You will draft and review construction documents and assist on complex transactions, working with fee earners across disciplines. The firm supports your development with early responsibility and strong career prospects. This is an opportunity to shape high-stakes construction matters within a leading practice.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing construction documents and contracts including JCT (and NEC3 where applicable)
• Support complex transactions and coordinate with multidisciplinary fee earners
• Contribute to group know-how, precedents, and training
• Take on leading roles on matters within a supportive, high-performing environment
• Maintain and improve standard forms and processes for construction work

Key requirements

• 2–5 years PQE in construction law
• Experience in non-contentious construction, ideally in construction or projects
• Experience with JCT contracts or NEC3 as a minimum
• Ability to support complex transactions and coordinate with other disciplines
• Proactive in contributing to group knowledge and training
• Experience gained at a leading practice known for construction or real estate work

• client-focused
• strong communication
• team player
• construction documents drafting
• JCT contracts
• NEC3

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