Job Description

This is a rare chance to accelerate your legal career as a Construction Solicitor in one of the UK's most respected non-contentious teams. Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, you'll work on high-profile, complex development and infrastructure deals across the UK including; landmark regeneration, energy transition, and cutting-edge clean tech projects. You'll work alongside industry-leading lawyers on mandates that genuinely shape the built environment.
Leading on the construction aspects of major real estate and regeneration deals
Advising on development agreements, JCT/NEC contracts, bonds, guarantees, and professional appointments
Supporting energy and engineering projects across onshore wind, hydro, solar, battery storage and more
Collaborating closely with developers, funders, contractors, consultants and public bodies
Working alongside a highly ranked team on nationally significant infrastructure work
Work on landmark development & energy infrastructure dealsEdinburgh or Glasgow & hybrid
A solicitor or equivalent with at least 2 years' PQE in non-contentious construction
Confident advising on a range of construction documents and negotiations
Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable working on complex, multi-party deals
Eager to grow their profile within a leading, ambitious team
Our client is a top-ranked commercial law firm with a national footprint and a standout reputation in energy, real estate, and infrastructure. Known for their award-winning culture, they offer a progressive, collaborative environment backed by Platinum-level Investors in People status. Lawyers here enjoy structured career development, supportive mentoring, and the kind of client exposure that opens doors, whether your ambition lies in partnership or a specialist technical path. This is a high-calibre firm where you won't get lost in the crowd and your work will make a visible impact.
55,000-70,000 base salary
Performance-based bonus
Pension, life assurance, 26+ days' holiday, volunteering days, private medical, and lifestyle benefits
Hybrid working, top-tier tech, and access to major deals across the UK
Industry-recognised mentoring and development, plus real scope for career progression in a top-ranked team
If you're an experienced Construction Solicitor ready for your next move, apply now or contact James Hitti for more information.

Skills Required