Contentious Construction Senior Solicitor / Associate

Senior Solicitor / Associate (2-7 PQE) – Contentious Construction

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow
Job Type: Permanent
Experience Level: 2-7 years PQE

Are you an experienced solicitor with a passion for construction disputes and a desire to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Solicitor/Associate to join our Litigation/Contentious Construction team, working on complex, high-value cases and advising a diverse range of clients in both the public and private sectors.

The Role
As a Senior Solicitor or Associate in our Contentious Construction team, you will:

• Work closely with our partners to provide strategic advice on complex construction disputes.
• Represent clients in a range of formal dispute resolution proceedings, including mediation, adjudication, litigation, and arbitration.
• Handle a wide variety of contentious claims and insurance disputes, providing clients with tailored advice that aligns with their commercial objectives.
• Engage with existing clients while helping the team to develop new business opportunities.
• Contribute to the team’s marketing initiatives, draft thought leadership content, and deliver presentations at industry seminars.
• Assist in mentoring and developing junior members of the team, sharing your knowledge and expertise.

What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience in contentious construction with a strong understanding of the complexities of the construction industry.
• Excellent advocacy, analytical, and drafting skills, with the ability to present clear, commercially-focused advice to clients.
• A collaborative mindset and a track record of working effectively within a team.
• Strong client relationship skills, ensuring regular, proactive communication and understanding client priorities.
• A self-motivated, organised approach with the ability to manage tight deadlines and complex caseloads.
• Enthusiasm for developing new business and contributing to the team's growth.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that is regularly involved in the most significant construction disputes in Scotland.
• Enjoy a clear path for career progression within a growing and dynamic department.
• Work in a supportive environment that values professional development and offers opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits, alongside a flexible hybrid working model.

Please apply with your CV or contact Andrew Inglis at Iconic Resourcing or for a confidential chat contact andrew.inglis@iconicresourcing.com or call .

Not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Iconic Resourcing we are engaged by many leading organisations across Scotland and our aim is to keep the recruitment process simple. Interviews are likely to be held via our video interviewing platform both with Iconic Resourcing and our client. Please visit our website to view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland.

Iconic Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be treated as such. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency.