Legal Director - #1765894
Thomson Legal Recruitment Company
Legal Director/ Senior Associate- Construction Tier 1 Ranked Construction & Projects Team (Legal 500 & Chambers) Edinburgh/ Glasgow or Remote Working. Role Profile:This highly successful Construction team advise on construction aspects of all types of commercial real estate development and investment, as well as engineering and infrastructure projects.
As Legal Director, you will play a pivotal role in advising clients on a wide range of legal matters related to construction and infrastructure projects. This position offers the opportunity to work to work in a stimulating and creative working environment and be part of an ambitious and friendly team. The team works across a wide variety of sectors advising clients in the public and private sectors including developers, contractors and funders and have an impressive client base and deal with many high profile and high value projects across the UK (as well as some international projects).
Responsibilities include:Advise and work with a broad cross section of developers, contractors, funders and professionals on transactional construction matters and work closely with Real Estate. Advise on stand-alone construction/engineering projects (both on developer side and advising contractors in relation to main building contract terms and sub-contracts). Advising on the construction aspects of some cutting-edge energy projects.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and point of contact. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated legal solutions tailored to clients' needs. Stay abreast of industry trends, legal developments, and best practices in construction law.
Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development. Contribute to business development initiatives, including client pitches and proposals. Participate in thought leadership activities, such as writing articles and delivering presentations.
Candidate Requirements:Qualified solicitor in Scotland or England & Wales with Circa 7+ PQE and a background in Construction Law. Proven track record of advising clients on complex construction projects and related legal matters. Strong knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, and FIDIC forms as well as bespoke contracts.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. On Offer:On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package and a company that offers excellent work/life balance and career progression.
To Apply:For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:David Thomson- DirectorEdinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360Email: *****@thomsonlrc.com
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