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Transactional Construction Senior Associate - 6+ PQE

QED Legal
Edinburgh
6 months ago
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Job Description

QED Legal's leading international law firm client, committed to delivering high-quality legal work without overburdening its solicitors, is looking for an experienced transactional construction solicitor (6+ PQE) to join its growing team in Edinburgh.

This is an opportunity to work on major real estate, infrastructure, and energy projects across Scotland while benefiting from a firm that prioritises manageable caseloads and a healthy work-life balance.

The role involves advising developers, contractors, funders, and public sector clients on JCT, NEC, and FIDIC contracts, as well as bespoke agreements, collateral warranties, bonds, and guarantees. You’ll work closely with colleagues across real estate, banking, and corporate teams, providing specialist construction input on complex transactions.

A solid understanding of procurement law, risk allocation, and the commercial realities of construction projects is essential.

This firm is actively addressing the industry-wide issue of excessive workloads by:

  • Implementing realistic billing targets to ensure high-quality work without excessive pressure.

  • Investing in additional hires to support a more balanced distribution of work.

  • Providing dedicated administrative and paralegal support so solicitors can focus on legal matters.

  • Encouraging flexible working options to suit individual circums...

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