Construction Associate; Non-Contentious), PQE

The continued success of the team has led to an increase in the number value of key mandates, and we are looking to recruit a Construction lawyer to join our Scotland team to work on a variety of non-contentious construction matters. This includes acting for Developers, Lenders, Landlords, Tenants, PPP's and Public Sector Bodies across a range of JCT, NEC, other standard form contracts and bespoke terms.

There is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in transactional delivery, client relationship development and continued expansion of the team and practice.

• You will be based within our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, and you will be required to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.
• The successful candidate can expect to have significant client contact. This is a fun, high performing, cohesive, busy team and there are excellent prospects for career development and a fantastic array of clients for you to get involved with and help deliver their projects.
• Top quality construction mandates: Our market leading construction team continues to grow the mandates on which it acts both for existing and new clients. You will have plenty of opportunity to assist in pitching for work and helping to manage client relationships.
• The team has a strong reputation for providing associates with early levels of responsibility within a supportive and stretching environment and therefore you can expect to take a leading role on some matters. At this stage in your career the team will take a genuine interest and support you with your development therefore offering excellent career prospects.
• You will be assisting in the drafting of and advising clients on a range of construction issues and documentation including consultant appointments, warranties, construction and development contracts, in a range of sectors including living, office, retail life sciences, energy industrials and transport.

• Have at least 12 months + experience within construction law, seeking a new challenge with a non-contentious focus.
• Enthusiasm, proactivity, and a drive to develop professionally.
• A willingness to contribute to the success and development of the team.
• An ability to deliver concise & practical legal advice.
• Exceptional newly qualified candidates will also be considered.
• Be inquisitive and want to understand our clients, their drivers and what matters to them, so that your advice has quality, imagination, and impact.

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!