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For NQs looking to progress to an Associate role with exposure to exciting large-scale projects, an excellent benefits package and a supportive working environment, this could be the next opportunity to progress your career.

This quickly growing Top 50 firm has over 30 Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings, and is one of the finest legal brands operating in the UK. Their award-winning Construction team are seeking a Construction Associate (NQ) to join their modern Edinburgh office.

The Firm
Has a renowned reputation amongst clients and employees alike.

Due to a flat hierarchical structure, cooperative and open working environment and premium clients, the business has attracted some of the leading legal experts in the UK.

These staff members have developed expertise across a range of practice areas, gaining countless accolades from the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, both as a firm and as individuals.


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.

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 the clients, without compromising the happiness of their employees.


Clients include some the most prestigious companies and private individuals and as such lawyers working for this firm should expect exposure to high-quality, large-scale work which will showcase their ability and skills as a legal professional.


If you are seeking to develop your expertise and reputation as a leading lawyer within the Construction sector and take a tangible step forward in your career, this is a real opportunity to do so.


The Role
Working within this highly rated Edinburgh Construction team, you will engage with the full range of legal construction matters.

With the support of a team of highly skilled and experienced colleagues you will advise clients on strategic procurement, project inception and contentious elements of construction projects.


Projects include providing support to massive infrastructure developments, energy and power generation works, remediation contracts and any other legal issues that arise during the construction project life-cycle.

In addition, the Construction Associate will get involved in business development activity via conducting market analysis, writing articles and giving industry presentations.


Counted amongst the teams many notable clients are several FTSE 100 firms, as well as some of the UK's largest public bodies and numerous international clients.


  • Is an NQ with experience of Construction Law and a passion to pursue a career in the sector
  • Can manage a varied case load with a range of clients, and has the ambition to develop further client relations
  • Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current construction law landscape

What's on offer

  • An opportunity to work for one of the fastest growing, Top50 firms in the UK
  • Exposure to toptier clients and high quality/high value work
  • First rate career development opportunities
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Excellent benefits package

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