Contentious Construction - Senior Solicitor - Scotland

Position title 

Senior Solicitor - Contentious Construction - Scotland

Description

I am delighted to be recruiting for this independent Scottish law firm for their office in Edinburgh.

They are seeking to appoint an experienced Scottish Law qualified Contentious Construction Solicitor to join their established team.

Responsibilities

The successful Contentious Construction Solicitor will be:

• Responsible for the day to day running of files.
• Capable of drafting straight-talking advice.
• Advising on every aspect of construction contracts (e.g. payments, extensions of time, loss and expense, defects, procurement and insurance issues).
• Drafting submissions for adjudication and arbitration proceedings.
• Managing proceedings in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session, including instructing Counsel.
• Advising on contracts (e.g. building contracts, development agreements and agreements for lease, consultant’s appointments, plus all supplementary documentation such as warranties, novations and assignments).
• Interact directly with clients, manage their expectations, always meet deadlines and deliver on every promise.
• Prepare and deliver seminars and contribute to the department’s publications.
• Research and advise on various areas of disputes relating to all aspects of construction law including professional negligence claims.
• Take an active role in business development activities.
• Manage your workload competently, professionally, efficiently and cost effectively with minimum supervision to achieve client and firm objectives.
• Be pro-active in the financial control of all your own and team matters, including accurate time recording and prompt feeing.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and with relevant case law.

Qualifications and experience required:

• You will be ideally a 2+ year PQE contentious construction lawyer - qualified under Scottish Law.
• You will have worked, since qualification, as a full-time construction solicitor.
• You will have a thorough understanding of the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996, the Scheme for Construction Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 1998 and as amended in 2011 and the Court Rules.
• You will be able to identify key issues in most complex cases, understand the business parameters within a case and reflect that in advice to clients.
• You will be commercially aware, proactive and able to convey clear and concise information to clients and external organisations, which will not compromise the practice or the firm.
• You have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely and without any jargon.
• You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.
• You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.
• You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.
• You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required.

Job Benefits

In return, you can expect a highly competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

• 25 days holiday + 9 public holidays (increasing with service)
• Live Assurance
• Pension Scheme (after qualifying period)
• Profit Related Pay
• Rewards & Recognition Scheme
• Various Retail Discounts & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Annual Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff Savings Scheme
• Discounted Legal Products

What now?

Applications are being considered now so apply immediately if you wish to be considered!