Legal Director
- You will have the opportunity to take a leading role in a team that advises clients on strategy, managing risk and resolving disputes on, complex high value and often high-profile construction, infrastructure, and power projects.
- The role will involve acting for a large number of the most significant Employer/Developer, Contractor and Consultant clients involved in these projects - across Court, Arbitration, Adjudication and ADR.
- You will work with clients across the construction and infrastructure sectors, handling high-value disputes and complex claims. The role will focus on contentious matters, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
- This position offers the opportunity to advise on some of Scotland's most significant construction projects, working closely with developers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and insurers., Manage a caseload of contentious construction matters, including court proceedings in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.
- Represent clients in adjudication, arbitration, and mediation under Scottish and UK frameworks.
- Advise on claims relating to payment disputes, delays, defects, contract termination, and professional negligence.
- Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, witness statements, and expert reports.
- Liaise with technical experts, counsel, and other stakeholders.
- Provide strategic advice on risk management and dispute avoidance.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Scottish construction law, relevant case law, and statutory frameworks (including the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 as amended in Scotland). Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with a proven track record in construction litigation, arbitration, and/or adjudication.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, including SBCC, NEC, JCT, and FIDIC forms.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach.
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