At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting construction law projects and collaborate with top developers and contractors.
- Company: Join a prestigious national/international law firm with a friendly, organised team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and flexible remote working options.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in construction law while working on diverse, high-profile projects.
- Qualifications: Senior level experience in transactional construction law is essential.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
Excellent new vacancy for a Senior level transactional construction lawyer to join a highly successful construction team of a national/international law firm. This role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow (currently remote working).
Role Profile: The firm is looking to hire a senior level construction lawyer, ideally at Legal Director/Counsel level to further strengthen their highly successful Construction practice. This role will allow you to gain exposure to a broad range of non-contentious construction law matters including:
- Working with developers, contractors and corporates on contract formation;
- Process plant;
- Infrastructure;
- Energy;
- Procurement;
- Drafting and negotiating on construction contracts;
- Project Management.
This is an opportunity to join a highly organised and friendly team and work with clients across the private and public sectors on transactional matters in Scotland, the wider UK and overseas.
Candidate Requirements: You will be working at Senior Associate, Managing Associate or Legal Director level and have a background in transactional construction. Candidates from private practice or in-house are invited to apply. Candidates should be organised, client-focused and have a genuine passion for construction law.
On Offer: The firm offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact David Thomson, Director.
Edinburgh: 0141 244 0260
Glasgow: 0131 450 7164
Email: david@thomsonlrc.com
Edinburgh, Scotland
Monday 27 July 2026
Permanent
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