Contentious Construction Lawyer

Overview

In this role you join a supportive, well-regarded Edinburgh team led by a partner with an exceptional reputation in construction. You will provide early-stage advice on contentious construction matters and represent clients through adjudications, arbitrations, litigations and mediations. You will supervise junior lawyers and assist senior colleagues, with opportunities to lead drafting and presenting adjudications. The role focuses on delivering first-class service to public and private sector clients under pressure, contributing to the firm’s market-leading construction practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide early-stage advice on contentious construction matters
• Represent clients in adjudications, arbitrations, litigations and mediations
• Supervise and delegate to junior lawyers; assist and report to senior lawyers
• Lead in drafting and presenting adjudications
• Manage client relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Support delivery of high-quality service to public and private sector clients

Key requirements

• 4-6 years’ PQE in construction law
• Experience drafting pleadings and presenting cases
• Passion for contentious construction; pragmatic and results-focused
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Positive attitude; willingness to learn; able to work under pressure

• excellent written and oral communication
• positive attitude
• willingness to learn
• knowledge of construction law and practice
• drafting pleadings
• oral advocacy/presentation

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