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NQ Construction Lawyer - Edinburgh

Construction - Private Practice
Ref: 597 Date Posted: Sunday 24 Aug 2025

Leading Scottish law firm are looking to hire at additional Newly Qualified (2025 NQ) Lawyer to join their high ranking Construction team- this role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow (with hybrid-working on offer). This role is available for an immediate start.

Role Profile:

  • Dealing with the construction aspects of major property developments and regeneration projects (e.g. dealing with development agreements, building contracts, bonds and guarantees and professional appointments);
  • Significant engineering projects, particularly in the energy sector (e.g. on shore wind, hydro, battery storage, solar tidal/wave etc).    
  • Whilst the position is based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, the projects are throughout the UK.
  • Clients include developers, contractors, public sector bodies, funders and consultants.

Candidate Requirements:

  • You will have completed at six month seat in construction, energy or projects during your traineeship.
  • Exceptional time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong problem solving skills.

On Offer:

Highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus and pension.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Edinburgh:  +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Glasgow:    +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Aberdeen:  +44 (0) 1224 502 044

London:     +44 (0)  203 174 2482

Dublin:      +353 (0) 1 699 1360

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com