Legal Director – Non-contentious Construction

Job title:

Legal Director – Non-contentious Construction

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment

Job description

This leading Scottish Firm is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Legal Director (8-14 PQE) to join their award-winning Construction team, where you will benefit from a clear pathway to Partnership with this outstanding business.Based in their bright and modern Edinburgh office, this is an inviting opportunity for senior lawyers seeking a platform to accelerate their practice.The FirmA full-service Scottish firm that is regarded as one of the finest stores of legal prowess across the whole of the UK and beyond. Due to the quality of their expertise, this is often the go-to firm in Scotland for international clients and they are currently undertaking work in over 100 jurisdictions globally.With tremendous recognition received from both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners directories, this firm plays a central role in nurturing the best legal talent in Scotland. This consistent excellence is clear as many individuals are named in the L500 Hall of Fame and there are many up-and-coming lawyers touted in Next Gen Partners and Rising Stars.Work spans every sector imaginable, with some core areas of strength being finance, renewables, real estate, private wealth and planning. Clients are attracted by the breadth and depth of expertise and are of a diverse nature, ranging from global corporate behemoths to HNW individuals.Benefits and remuneration are amongst the best in Scotland, with quality work being well balanced by a cooperative, friendly culture and positive work-life balance.Working alongside supportive talented colleagues, joining this firm will put you in an excellent position to continually develop your legal skills and progress your career with a leading legal institution.The RoleWorking within this highly-ranked Construction team, you will engage with the full range of construction matters. With the support of an award-winning team of skilled and experienced colleagues, you will advise clients on some of the most cutting-edge, large-scale construction projects across Scotland and the UK.Projects include providing support to massive infrastructure developments and re-developments and having a hand in complex construction projects which will change the face of the UK for the next generation. Furthermore, you can work on exciting renewable energy projects across wind, solar, green-hydrogen, geothermal power, biomass and other emerging technologies.Counted amongst the team’s many notable clients are several FTSE 100 firms, as well as some of the UK’s largest public bodies and numerous international clients.The team is growing rapidly and construction is a key are of strategic focus for the firm. By joining now, you will be in the position to develop market-leading expertise and progress quickly through the ranks of one of Scotland’s premier firms.The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced construction lawyer with a minimum of 8 years of relevant PQE
• Has the ambition to enhance their practice and work towards Partnership
• Can manage a varied caseload and work with a range of clients
• Enjoys a team environment and supporting junior colleagues in their development
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current legal landscape

What’s on offer

• An opportunity to join one of Scotland’s most highly respected legal brands
• 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 attractive salary
• Excellent bonus structure and benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration or reach out to Jules Grieve for a confidential chat (0131 460 7747/jules@jmc-legal.com).CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We’re a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Legal Director – Non-contentious ConstructionAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI’d like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI’d like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 – 2024 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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Expected salary

£80000 – 100000 per year

Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 22:53:03 GMT

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