86 Legal jobs in Scotland

The Scottish team is ranked Tier 1 in Chambers & Partners and a number of our team members are individually ranked for their market and sector leading expertise. Our team in Scotland is regularly called on by clients to advise on the highest profile, highest value construction and infrastructure disputes in sectors including energy transition, commercial developments, healthcare, education, waste, transport and engineering. We act for clients at all levels and entry points in the construction and energy sectors, including major institutional and private investors, public sector, contractors, insurers and all tiers of PPP contracts. In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

• working with the partners and other members of the ICE Disputes team
• advising on a wide range of construction, engineering and energy disputes both pre-action and in mediation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation
• actively involved in the team's business development initiatives
• providing a first-class professional service to our clients
We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows our lawyers to grow and develop within the business. We offer a supportive environment with diverse, high-quality work and opportunities for professional growth and development.

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:
• excellent legal skills in analysing and applying legal principles and an ability to apply those skills practically and commercially in a real-world context
• solid experience, or a proven interest, in contentious construction and infrastructure disputes
• experience of acting in mediations, adjudications, court and/or arbitration proceedings
• hard working, enjoy a challenge and be a strong team player
• well-organised and proactive with excellent attention to detail
• have good written and oral communication skills
• proactive approach to business development
  
  CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.
We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.


• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.