Construction Projects - Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Edinburgh
  • £90,000-100,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
This Leading Top 50 Firm is looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its award-winning Construction team in Edinburgh.Legal 500 Tier 1 | Multi-Award-Winning Firm | Next-Generation Construction Projects | Unmatched Progression Opportunities | Industry-Leading Salary & Benefits | Exceptional Firm CultureThe FirmA truly remarkable player in the UK legal industry, this firm strikes a rare balance between delivering top-tier work for prestigious clients while maintaining an excellent work-life balance and supportive culture for its employees.Having experienced rapid expansion across the UK in recent years, this innovative Top 50, multi-award-winning firm continues to thrive. Their success is driven by their focus on delivering results for their esteemed clients and their strong commitment to attracting and nurturing the best legal talent.Few firms operating at this level can boast a culture of approachability and support that flows from the top down. Collaboration lies at the core of their working model, with Partners dedicating time to train and mentor junior team members.Many of the firm's lawyers have been recognised for their individual expertise, including recognition in the Hot 100 and Legal 500 Hall of Fame. The firm is a breeding ground for rising stars, with ongoing professional development being a key factor in the long tenure of its staff.The firm's clients range from high-net-worth individuals to some of the world's largest multinational companies. Employees are exposed to high-quality, complex work across multiple jurisdictions, supported by some of the brightest legal minds in the UK.For ambitious professionals seeking to work at one of the UK's top legal firms, this is an unparalleled opportunity. You will develop deep expertise that can propel you to the top of your chosen legal field.The RoleWorking within this highly rated and Tier 1-ranked national Construction team, you will engage with the full range of construction matters. With the support of an award-winning team of skilled and experienced colleagues, you will advise clients on some of the most cutting-edge, large-scale construction projects in the UK and abroad.Projects include providing support to massive infrastructure developments and redevelopments, and having a hand in complex construction projects which will change the face of the UK for the next generation. Renewable power projects across wind, solar, green-hydrogen, geothermal power, biomass, as well as major infrastructure works in defence, transport and the living sector make up much of the exciting work this team undertakes.Counted amongst the team's many notable clients are FTSE 100 firms, hyper-scale start-ups, some of the UK's largest public bodies and numerous international clients.The team is growing rapidly and, by joining now, you will be in the position to develop market-leading expertise with a highly reputable team and progress quickly through the ranks of one of the most accomplished and well-regarded firms in Scotland.The Ideal Candidate
  • A construction lawyer with 5+ years of relevant PQE
  • Capable of managing a diverse caseload and working with a variety of clients
  • Enjoys working in a team environment and supporting the development of junior colleagues
  • Commercially astute with a strong understanding of the current construction law landscape
What's on offer
  • The chance to work for a highly respected, rapidly expanding Top 50 firm
  • Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality, high-value work
  • Exceptional career development and progression opportunities
  • Award-winning culture with flexible working ingrained
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Excellent bonus structure and benefits package
Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 / jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Construction Projects - Senior AssociateAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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