Senior Associate - Non Contentious Construction

Senior Associate - Non Contentious Construction

Location: Edinburgh

Team: Renowned Non-Contentious Construction Department

Salary: Market-leading salary + comprehensive benefits

The Role
A Top 50 UK firm is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join their award-winning Construction team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work on top-tier construction matters, including contract renewals and major renewable energy projects, while learning from experienced Partners and boosting your career to the next level.

Alongside this, you will advise clients on complex and high-profile projects, spanning infrastructure developments, redevelopments, and large-scale renewable energy schemes.

The role offers exposure to wind, solar, green hydrogen, geothermal, biomass, and other cutting-edge energy projects, that help to shape the future of the UK's energy landscape.

The Work

• Advise clients on a wide range of construction matters across commercial and renewable energy projects
• Draft, negotiate and manage complex contracts for large-scale developments
• Work closely with senior partners and multi-disciplinary teams on high-value, strategic projects
• Support high-profile clients including FTSE 100 firms, major public bodies, and international organisations
• Manage a varied caseload and take ownership of client relationships
• Mentor and support junior colleagues, contributing to their professional development
• Keep up to date with legislative, regulatory and market developments affecting construction law
• Assist with business development initiatives and client growth strategies

Your Experience

• 5+ years PQE as a Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer
• Strong experience managing complex construction matters
• Knowledge of the current UK construction law landscape and commercial awareness
• Excellent client care, drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work collaboratively with colleagues
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members

Why This Role?

• Join a rapidly growing, highly regarded Top 50 UK law firm
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-value, high-profile projects
• Work within an award-winning culture that values collaboration and flexible working
• Clear career progression and development opportunities to senior levels
• Market-leading salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including financial protection, wellbeing initiatives, and generous leave entitlements
• A rare opportunity to build market-leading expertise in construction law, including renewable energy projects

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at tilly@jmc-legal.com / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.