At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on diverse construction projects and negotiate contracts.
- Company: Top-ranked international law firm with a dynamic construction team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous bonuses, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and involvement in business development activities.
- Why this job: Join a leading team and make an impact in exciting construction and infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified lawyer with a background in construction projects.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
The construction and engineering team of this major international law firm advises clients across a wide variety of sectors and has significant expertise in large, complex development and urban regeneration projects; operations and facilities management; infrastructure and energy projects. The team is top ranked in both Chambers and the Legal 500, with many of the team recognised as leaders in their field.
This is a great opportunity to take a leading role in the development of a growing Scottish team, often working closely with the wider team in other offices, advising clients on all types of construction projects including commercial, retail, energy, urban regeneration and infrastructure. The work is client facing, varied, fast-paced and challenging across a wide variety of sectors working with developers, major institutional investors, public sector and education bodies, contractors, and lenders across the UK and internationally.
Working as part of a team to provide first class, professional non-contentious construction advice for clients in a wide range of fields. Working closely with clients and their professional consultants when drafting and negotiating construction contracts, professional team appointments, guarantees and bonds, collateral warranties and a range of ancillary documents.
Writing articles and presenting at internal and external seminars. Taking part in a range of business development activities to help further develop the practice across Scotland.
Requirements:
- Admitted as a lawyer to the Law Society of Scotland or England & Wales.
- Background in construction and infrastructure projects.
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually).
- Flexible, hybrid working policy.
- Generous bonus scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
Construction Counsel in Edinburgh employer: Thomson LRC
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