Construction and Engineering Solicitor

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Burges Salmon Full time

We are seeking a junior Solicitor to join our leading Construction & Engineering Department, focusing on contentious work. You will be involved in a range of high-quality and complex construction disputes with national and international clients.

The team works at the forefront of key sectors, including energy and utilities, transport, real estate, and infrastructure, nationally and internationally. We regularly support clients in navigating complex legal landscapes, utilizing experience across a broad range of dispute resolution methods, including:

  • International and domestic arbitration
  • Pre-Action Protocol for construction and engineering disputes
  • Litigation in the Technology and Construction Court
  • Strategic troubleshooting advice on legal and contractual issues
  • Industry-specific procedures such as Expert Determination and Conciliation
  • Expert Determination
  • Mediation

As part of a first-class Construction Disputes offering, you will benefit from expert guidance and support. We are Band 1 ranked in Chambers and Tier 1 in the Legal 500, recognized for our market-leading practice of complex and high-value matters.

Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and offer flexible working options.

We are committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to discussing flexible working, full-time or part-time working patterns. It's essential to us that our organization represents the diverse community in which we operate, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.



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