Construction - Transactional - 2 to 5 PQE - Associate or Senior Associate in Edinburgh
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Job Description
You’re a 2–5 PQE solicitor who’s found your footing in non-contentious construction. You enjoy making deals work rather than fighting when they go wrong. You like the detail of drafting and negotiating contracts, and you understand the bigger picture of how those documents shape the projects, the skyline, and the communities they serve.
But perhaps where you are now, the path ahead feels vague. Progression is fuzzy. The interesting work is guarded by senior partners. You’re good at what you do, but you’re ready for more responsibility, more ownership, and a genuine say in how projects are delivered.
This team is in growth mode. They’re winning significant construction and infrastructure projects across the UK and building a practice where mid-level lawyers aren’t spectators. You’ll work on major developments, infrastructure and energy projects, advising on JCT and NEC contracts, structuring procurement routes and project frameworks, and making sure construction obligations line up with funder and security requirements. You won’t just be papering deals—you’ll be helping clients navigate risk, strategy and delivery on some genuinely high-profile work.
You’ll be given meaningful client contact from the outset, working closely with partners who are well-known in the market and actively investing in the future of the team. You’ll be trusted to run your own matters appropriate to your level, supported to build your technical expertise, and encouraged to develop your own profile as a construction specialist rather than just another safe pair of hands.
If you’re looking for a role where you can grow into a genuine adviser, help shape a thriving construction practice, and see the impact of your work out in the real world, let’s talk. Contact Neil Campbell at QED Legal for more details.
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