Construction & Projects PSL

Experienced Projects and Construction lawyer seeking to step away from the pressures of a fee-earning role?

This friendly Top 50 firm is seeking a knowledgeable solicitor (5+ PQE) to join their Tier ranked practice as a Professional Support Lawyer in their Edinburgh office.

One of the premier firms operating in Scotland, you will benefit from an engaging and collaborative environment where you will play a central role in ensuring this high-quality team operates to the best of its abilities.

The Firm

This national firm has excelled in recent years and has a renowned reputation amongst clients and employees alike. It places its staff at the centre of its success and allows individuals to choose the ways of working that best suit them.

Positive reports about the supportive and nourishing working environment are reflected in the company's revenue, which has shown exponential growth and resulted in expansion across the UK. This is partly due to the firm's belief that staff are the key to their success, which results in heavy investment in staff development and a flexible approach to work-life balance.

Taking on an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, this firm seeks to encourage ambition and creativity and takes real steps to go the extra mile for clients, without compromising the happiness of their employees.

Clients include some of the most prestigious companies and private individuals. As such, you should expect exposure to high-quality, large-scale work that will showcase your ability and skills as a legal professional.

If you are an ambitious and motivated professional, who is seeking to work for one of the pre-eminent law firms in the country, this is a truly unparalleled opportunity. You will be able to develop a depth of expertise which could see you ascend to the top of the legal profession in your chosen practice area.

The Role

Ranked nationally by the prestigious Legal 500 Tier system, you will work as a key member of this renowned and quickly growing Projects, Construction and Infrastructure team with colleagues from across the country.

You will be an expert in construction and project law who is seeking an opportunity to share your knowledge with clients and team members alike. By creating and delivering structured training sessions, identifying gaps in legal knowledge and maintaining up-to-date sources of precedent and information, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and performance of the team.

You will enjoy legal research and actively seek out developments and changes in the field of Construction, Infrastructure and Projects law. Utilising innovative and tech-driven methods, you will then ensure that your team are fully prepared to provide accurate and nuanced legal advice.

This role is not a fee-earning position and as such you will have far more flexibility in how you go about conducting your work and harnessing your time.

It is an excellent opportunity to become a true expert in your field and contribute holistically to the knowledge and success of your team as a whole.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced Projects or Construction lawyer with at least 5 years of relevant PQE
• Experience communicating complex information, in an easily digestible way
• Enjoy contributing to the learning and development of a team as a whole
• Experience conducting training and drafting styles is a benefit
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current legal landscape

What's on offer

• An opportunity to work for a rapidly growing, highly revered Top 50 firm
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development and progression opportunities
• Award-winning culture and ingrained flexible working
• Highly competitive salary
• Excellent bonus structure and benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747 or jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential conversation.