construction associate jobs in Edinburgh

At CloudHQ, our mission is to deliver flexible, efficient, and resilient data center solutions to businesses worldwide. Founded by a pioneer in data center REITs, we are a rapidly growing organization with state-of-the-art data center sites globally in locations such as Ashburn, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Osaka, and São Paulo. As we embark on an exciting phase of global growth, we are...

You will advise on a wide range of complex matters, drawing on extensive experience across various dispute resolution methods, including adjudication, arbitration, litigation in the Technology and Construction Court, mediation, and industry-specific procedures.

Non Contentious Construction - Senior Associate BBBH57338_1747670405 Are you a Senior Associate (4+PQE) ready to take the next step up in your Construction career within a Tier 2 ranked team based in Edinburgh? This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the UK's most complex Non-Contentious Construction matters for high-profile clientele. If you're looking to develop your practice at a...

Senior Associate / Legal Director – Non-Contentious Construction (8+ PQE) Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow (Hybrid Working Available) A leading UK law firm is seeking a highly experienced construction lawyer (non-contentious) to join its dynamic infrastructure team at Senior Associate or Legal Director level. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a top-tier practice involved in complex,...

You will have the opportunity to take a leading role in high-quality cases, working with our top clients in litigations, adjudications, arbitrations, and mediations as well as pre action advisory work.

You must have a passion for construction law and be pragmatic and results-focussed with the ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales.

You will advise on all aspects of construction contracts, contribute to high-profile projects—particularly in the energy and infrastructure space—and work closely with a market-leading real estate team.

You will be supported by a collaborative and forward-thinking team culture, with flexible working options available.

You will gain exposure to an excellent standard of work across a myriad of sectors including a range of innovative energy technologies, infrastructure, utilities, healthcare, engineering, commercial developments, PFI/PPP, transport and much more. Key elements of the role will include:

You will advise on cutting edge projects in the UK and overseas, working with the projects, real estate, finance and corporate lawyers to enable complex construction, redevelopment and infrastructure projects to come to fruition. The breadth of the technologies you'll be able to advise on will be second to none and you'll be encouraged to build relationships and sit on industry groups.

You will also be encouraged to take on client-facing roles from an early stage and will be exposed to a variety of transactions. The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 3 years’ PQE and can be up to Legal Director level, ideally someone who is seeking a long-term career in projects and construction.

You will work on some of the most iconic projects and disputes in the UK and globally, alongside leading legal experts in the industry. Don't miss this opportunity to take your career to the next level and gain invaluable Construction Litigation experience.

You will join a Legal 500 highly-ranked Construction team as an Associate in the firm's prestigious national team.

Our client, an independent UK Law Firm, is currently recruiting a Senior Associate to join its Construction & Engineering Team in Edinburgh. The team is one of the largest in the UK and operates across various sectors including transport, renewable energy and nuclear, defence and infrastructure. The team provides advice on a wide range of non-contentious construction matters, including projects...

Contentious Construction - Managing Associate BBBH57253_1746716839 A unique opportunity has arisen to join a powerhouse firm in their Edinburgh office. If you want to take a step up into a Managing Associate role (5+PQE) and join one of the UK's largest Construction teams, this is your chance to work on high-quality matters for top-tier clients. Don't miss the opportunity to grow your career...

This innovative law firm is currently recruiting a full-time Senior Associate to join its Construction Team based in Edinburgh. You’ll have a hand in a wide variety of non-contentious construction issues, playing a key role in progressive projects both in the UK and overseas. Working closely with their legal teams on complex construction and infrastructure projects across various sectors,...

You will gain exposure to an excellent standard of work across a myriad of sectors including a range of innovative energy technologies, infrastructure, utilities, healthcare, engineering, commercial developments, PFI/PPP, transport and much more. Key elements of the role will include:

You will be able to develop a depth of expertise which could see you ascend to the top of the legal profession in your chosen practice area.

You will be working directly alongside Partners who are regarded internationally as go-to-names in the profession and will benefit from their ongoing tutelage and guidance as you build up your reputation in the field.

You will have a good knowledge and experience in contentious construction law including process plant, building work and/or infrastructure.

You will be able to demonstrate in the key areas of law and be able to provide precise and practical advice on contentious matters.

Non Contentious Construction Senior Associate (6+PQE) BBBH56407_1741021218 This Top 50 Firm is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Senior Associate (6+PQE) to join their award-winning Construction team. The ranked non-contentious Construction team conducts some of the most impactful work in Scotland concerning contract renewals to offshore wind projects. This an exceptional chance for...

This leading multinational law firm is currently recruiting a Construction Associate or Senior Associate to join its established Non-Contentious Projects team. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work across a broad mix of UK and international projects, advising clients in sectors including real estate development, energy, infrastructure, and transport. The position involves providing...

You will handle your own caseload, lead teams, support junior lawyers, and play a key role in business development. The successful candidate will bring at least seven years’ post-qualification experience in contentious construction law, with excellent technical ability, strong client relationship skills, and a commercial mindset.

You will be working on a variety of complex and high-value contentious matters across all sectors of the construction industry – including infrastructure, energy, civil engineering, and utilities. This role offers the chance to take real responsibility early on, with ongoing support for your professional development and career progression.