location_onEdinburgh, City Of EdinburghacutePermanentLegal Director, Construction DisputesAre you an experienced contentious construction lawyer looking to take the next step in your career?This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading construction and engineering disputes practice, working on complex and high-value matters across the UK and internationally. You'll collaborate with highly regarded colleagues in a supportive and ambitious environment where individuals are encouraged to contribute, lead and develop.We are seeking a Legal Director to play a key role within a growing Construction & Engineering team, specialising in construction-related disputes including litigation, adjudication and arbitration. The position offers significant scope to lead client relationships, support business development initiatives, mentor junior colleagues and help shape the future direction of the practice.In line with the firm's structure, this is a direct and clear path to Partnership.The TeamThe team forms part of a large and well-established construction practice advising clients across a broad range of sectors, including:Energy and utilitiesTransportReal estateInfrastructureThe disputes practice continues to experience sustained growth and advises on a wide range of contentious matters, including:AdjudicationArbitrationLitigation in specialist construction courtsMediationExpert determinationStrategic dispute avoidance and project adviceYou will join a collaborative team that values knowledge sharing, professional development and commercial excellence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the team's growth and market profile.The OpportunityThis senior role will involve:Leading complex construction disputes from inception through to resolutionBuilding and maintaining strong client relationshipsSupporting business development and practice growth initiativesSupervising, coaching and developing lawyers across the teamManaging key client accounts and strategic mattersContributing to the wider direction and success of the practiceAbout the FirmThe firm offers a professional and progressive environment where high-quality work is balanced with career development, wellbeing and flexibility. Lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of their careers while benefiting from strong support, collaborative leadership and access to market-leading work.A flexible and hybrid approach to working is available, enabling employees to balance client commitments with personal responsibilities.What You'll BringThe successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:Extensive experience handling complex and high-value construction disputesStrong technical expertise across adjudication, arbitration and litigationA proven track record in client relationship management and business developmentExperience supervising and developing lawyers and legal teamsExcellent leadership, commercial awareness and matter management skillsA collaborative and inclusive approach to team workingQualification as a solicitor in England & Wales or Scotland (or equivalent jurisdictional qualification)BenefitsThe firm offers a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package, alongside:Flexible and hybrid working arrangementsProfessional development and career progression opportunitiesSupportive and inclusive cultureComprehensive wellbeing initiativesOpportunities to work on market-leading national and international mattersApplications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds. The firm is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing an accessible recruitment process for all applicants.
Legal Director, Construction Disputes in Midlothian employer: LHH
Join a substantial and successful privately owned group in Solihull, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative legal team environment. This role as Legal Counsel - Commercial Property offers not only exposure to high-quality commercial property work across diverse sectors but also generous benefits including a company pension scheme and employee wellbeing programmes, making it an excellent employer for those looking to advance their in-house legal careers.
