One of the UK's leading international law firms is looking to hire an experienced Construction lawyer to join their transactional construction team in either Glasgow or Edinburgh to work on a variety of construction matters, including construction and projects. Role Profile: Suitable candidates will have strong academics and ideally 2-5 years PQE in construction law, gained at a leading practice recognized for construction or Real Estate work. Candidates should have a good grounding in non-contentious construction law, including building work, preferably with process plant, energy, utility, and/or infrastructure experience. We would consider applications from exceptional candidates with at least six months of construction experience during their training contract or post-qualification at a leading practice recognized for construction or Real Estate work. This is a high-performing, cohesive, and busy team with a strong reputation for providing associates with early responsibilities within a supportive and challenging environment. You can expect to take a leading role on some matters. The team will support your development and offer excellent career prospects. Candidate Requirements: Ideally 2-5 years PQE in construction law, gained within a comparable environment at an appropriate level. Experience drafting various construction documents and familiarity with JCT contracts (or other standard forms such as NEC3). The ability to support complex transactions by liaising and coordinating with fee earners from other disciplines as needed. Contributing to the group's knowledge base, including training, precedents, or know-how. For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact: David Thomson, Director Edinburgh: Glasgow: Email:
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
One of the UK's leading international law firms is looking to hire an experienced Construction lawyer to join their transactional construction team in either Glasgow or Edinburgh to work on a variety of construction matters, including construction and projects. Role Profile: Suitable candidates will have strong academics and ideally 2-5 years PQE in construction law, gained at a leading practice recognized for construction or Real Estate work. Candidates should have a good grounding in non-contentious construction law, including building work, preferably with process plant, energy, utility, and/or infrastructure experience. We would consider applications from exceptional candidates with at least six months of construction experience during their training contract or post-qualification at a leading practice recognized for construction or Real Estate work. This is a high-performing, cohesive, and busy team with a strong reputation for providing associates with early responsibilities within a supportive and challenging environment. You can expect to take a leading role on some matters. The team will support your development and offer excellent career prospects. Candidate Requirements: Ideally 2-5 years PQE in construction law, gained within a comparable environment at an appropriate level. Experience drafting various construction documents and familiarity with JCT contracts (or other standard forms such as NEC3). The ability to support complex transactions by liaising and coordinating with fee earners from other disciplines as needed. Contributing to the group's knowledge base, including training, precedents, or know-how. For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact: David Thomson, Director Edinburgh: Glasgow: Email:
Overview Exceptional role for an EU/Competition and Trade lawyer to join an award-winning team at a leading international law firm, based in their offices in Edinburgh. Role Profile The EU/ Competition and Trade team consists of over 20 competition lawyers and is part of a wider international Competition Group consisting of more than 180 competition lawyers across the globe. The team advises on a broad range of matters that include: Competition enforcement issues; Merger control; Public procurement; State Aid; Regulatory matters. The team is looking to expand its offering in Edinburgh, with a particular focus on public procurement and State Aid work. The team works with clients across a range of sectors, including the public sector and utilities, construction and infastructure, lifesciences, technology and media and financial services with clients being based in Scotland, the rest of the UK and internationally. The role is varied and will also involve advising on: Public procurement (both contentious and non-contentious); State Aid; Competition compliance; Regulatory investigations; Merger control. Candidate Requirements Qualified Lawyer inScotland and/or England & Wales; Ideally circa 3+ PQE; In addition to competition experience, the successful candidate should have a strong interest in public procurement work, ideally with an EU law and/or public sector background; Experience in public procurement; Excellent communication and drafting skills; Strong commercial acumen and business development skills. On Offer A highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus, pension, 25 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, flexible holiday purchase, Private Medical Health Insurance, Health & wellbeing incentives and Cycle to work scheme. To Apply For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply please contact: David Thomson, Director Edinburgh: Email:
Oct 20, 2025
Full time
Overview Exceptional role for an EU/Competition and Trade lawyer to join an award-winning team at a leading international law firm, based in their offices in Edinburgh. Role Profile The EU/ Competition and Trade team consists of over 20 competition lawyers and is part of a wider international Competition Group consisting of more than 180 competition lawyers across the globe. The team advises on a broad range of matters that include: Competition enforcement issues; Merger control; Public procurement; State Aid; Regulatory matters. The team is looking to expand its offering in Edinburgh, with a particular focus on public procurement and State Aid work. The team works with clients across a range of sectors, including the public sector and utilities, construction and infastructure, lifesciences, technology and media and financial services with clients being based in Scotland, the rest of the UK and internationally. The role is varied and will also involve advising on: Public procurement (both contentious and non-contentious); State Aid; Competition compliance; Regulatory investigations; Merger control. Candidate Requirements Qualified Lawyer inScotland and/or England & Wales; Ideally circa 3+ PQE; In addition to competition experience, the successful candidate should have a strong interest in public procurement work, ideally with an EU law and/or public sector background; Experience in public procurement; Excellent communication and drafting skills; Strong commercial acumen and business development skills. On Offer A highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus, pension, 25 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, flexible holiday purchase, Private Medical Health Insurance, Health & wellbeing incentives and Cycle to work scheme. To Apply For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply please contact: David Thomson, Director Edinburgh: Email:
Role Profile International law firm with a Tier 1 ranked Banking team are looking to hire an additional Banking lawyer to join their team in Edinburgh. Hybrid-Working is also available. You will carry out a broad range of finance work as part of an ambitious, motivated team. Acting for lenders and borrowers, you will be responsible for all aspects of lending transactions. The team act for a wide range of funders including banks, insurers and debt funds and also act for some of the largest and most successful corporates in Scotland. In addition, you will have a fantastic opportunity to be involved in marketing and business development initiatives. Candidate Requirements You will be a lawyer with circa 2-8 years PQE and ideally with a bankground in banking/ finance law. Candidates qualified in Scotland and/or England & Wales are invited to apply. You will have a broad knowledge of corporate banking law gained within private practice. On Offer On offer is a highlycompetitive salary and benefits package including bonus and benefits. To Apply For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: David Thomson- Director Telephone: Email:
Oct 20, 2025
Full time
Role Profile International law firm with a Tier 1 ranked Banking team are looking to hire an additional Banking lawyer to join their team in Edinburgh. Hybrid-Working is also available. You will carry out a broad range of finance work as part of an ambitious, motivated team. Acting for lenders and borrowers, you will be responsible for all aspects of lending transactions. The team act for a wide range of funders including banks, insurers and debt funds and also act for some of the largest and most successful corporates in Scotland. In addition, you will have a fantastic opportunity to be involved in marketing and business development initiatives. Candidate Requirements You will be a lawyer with circa 2-8 years PQE and ideally with a bankground in banking/ finance law. Candidates qualified in Scotland and/or England & Wales are invited to apply. You will have a broad knowledge of corporate banking law gained within private practice. On Offer On offer is a highlycompetitive salary and benefits package including bonus and benefits. To Apply For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: David Thomson- Director Telephone: Email:
Overview Leading intentional law firm are looking to hire a Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join their innovative in-house function. The role can be based in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Birmingham. Role Profile The Central Procurement and Contracts team combines procurement and legal contract expertise working together to support the firm in its sourcing, contracting and management of 3rd party suppliers, both in the UK and other jurisdictions where the firm has a presence. On the contracts side, the team currently comprises a Legal Director, three Senior Contracts Lawyers and a Senior Training and Contracts Lawyer, all permanent roles. On the procurement side CPC has a Head of Procurement, two Category Managers, a data analyst and an apprentice. A dedicated Team Coordinator/PA provides support for all CPC members. The team operates a centre of excellence approach working with representatives across the various business functions (referred to as the inding buying community) using established policies, procedures and work practices to provide a 'best practice' approach to sourcing, contracting and supply management. The role of the Contracts Lawyer is generally to draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts in support of the procurement, contracting and supplier management activities undertaken by CPC and the buying community. CPC also assists fee earners with procurement and contracting activities, to the extent that practice groups have sourcing requirements. Review, draft, amend and negotiate contracts from low to high value for all the business operations that CPC supports (as indicated above) handling the legal aspects in an autonomous fashion and seeking input from the senior lawyers in the team where required. Apply a pragmatic, commercial and, in some cases, risk management approach to all contract work, often against tight deadlines. Work with members of CPC and the buying community to understand and reflect business and commercial requirements into contracts and recognise key issues and priorities. Candidate Requirements Circa 2-5 years PQE in a general commercial or IT role is preferable, either in-house or private practice in a substantial, well established organisation, but we will consider those with less experience or newly qualified-lawyers if otherwise ideally suited for the role. Candidates seeking a part-time 4 day a week position or a flexible-working role are also invited to apply. Technical excellence in contract drafting and amending and ability to apply skills to a wide range of commercial contracts for services and equipment Experience dealing with all legal aspects of commercial agreements. In particular, experience of IP, data protection and employment related aspects highly desirable. Ability to formulate and draft service requirements and service level agreements based on buying community input. Commercial awareness and ability to prioritise and make sound judgements on contract issues and level of acceptable risk. Enthusiastic and proactive. Solution driven - ability to solve problems creatively and effectively. On Offer On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package. To Apply For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact: David Thomson, Director Tel: Email:
Oct 20, 2025
Full time
Overview Leading intentional law firm are looking to hire a Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join their innovative in-house function. The role can be based in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Birmingham. Role Profile The Central Procurement and Contracts team combines procurement and legal contract expertise working together to support the firm in its sourcing, contracting and management of 3rd party suppliers, both in the UK and other jurisdictions where the firm has a presence. On the contracts side, the team currently comprises a Legal Director, three Senior Contracts Lawyers and a Senior Training and Contracts Lawyer, all permanent roles. On the procurement side CPC has a Head of Procurement, two Category Managers, a data analyst and an apprentice. A dedicated Team Coordinator/PA provides support for all CPC members. The team operates a centre of excellence approach working with representatives across the various business functions (referred to as the inding buying community) using established policies, procedures and work practices to provide a 'best practice' approach to sourcing, contracting and supply management. The role of the Contracts Lawyer is generally to draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts in support of the procurement, contracting and supplier management activities undertaken by CPC and the buying community. CPC also assists fee earners with procurement and contracting activities, to the extent that practice groups have sourcing requirements. Review, draft, amend and negotiate contracts from low to high value for all the business operations that CPC supports (as indicated above) handling the legal aspects in an autonomous fashion and seeking input from the senior lawyers in the team where required. Apply a pragmatic, commercial and, in some cases, risk management approach to all contract work, often against tight deadlines. Work with members of CPC and the buying community to understand and reflect business and commercial requirements into contracts and recognise key issues and priorities. Candidate Requirements Circa 2-5 years PQE in a general commercial or IT role is preferable, either in-house or private practice in a substantial, well established organisation, but we will consider those with less experience or newly qualified-lawyers if otherwise ideally suited for the role. Candidates seeking a part-time 4 day a week position or a flexible-working role are also invited to apply. Technical excellence in contract drafting and amending and ability to apply skills to a wide range of commercial contracts for services and equipment Experience dealing with all legal aspects of commercial agreements. In particular, experience of IP, data protection and employment related aspects highly desirable. Ability to formulate and draft service requirements and service level agreements based on buying community input. Commercial awareness and ability to prioritise and make sound judgements on contract issues and level of acceptable risk. Enthusiastic and proactive. Solution driven - ability to solve problems creatively and effectively. On Offer On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package. To Apply For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact: David Thomson, Director Tel: Email:
Overview Exceptional opportunity for a banking & finance lawyer to join an award-winning, market-leading Banking team of a major international law firm - this role be full-time remote working. Role Profile You will carry out a broad range of finance work as part of an ambitious, motivated team. Acting for lenders and borrowers, you will be responsible for all aspects of lending transactions and will have a fantastic opportunity to be involved in marketing and business development initiatives. To support you in this role, you will have the benefit of award-winning learning and development programmes. Candidate Requirements Candidates will have circa 2-7 years PQE and with experience in general banking to work on a wide variety of transactions. The role will ideally suit someone looking to work remotely on a permanent basis and we will consider candidates from across the UK that are either English law qualified and/or Scots law. While working remotely you will receive the appropriate levels of support and development, but the role requires a self-starter that is comfortable working independently. On Offer A highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus, pension, 25 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, flexible holiday purchase, Private Medical Health Insurance, Health & wellbeing incentives and Cycle to work scheme. To Apply For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply please contact: David Thomson, Director Edinburgh: London: Email:
Oct 19, 2025
Full time
Overview Exceptional opportunity for a banking & finance lawyer to join an award-winning, market-leading Banking team of a major international law firm - this role be full-time remote working. Role Profile You will carry out a broad range of finance work as part of an ambitious, motivated team. Acting for lenders and borrowers, you will be responsible for all aspects of lending transactions and will have a fantastic opportunity to be involved in marketing and business development initiatives. To support you in this role, you will have the benefit of award-winning learning and development programmes. Candidate Requirements Candidates will have circa 2-7 years PQE and with experience in general banking to work on a wide variety of transactions. The role will ideally suit someone looking to work remotely on a permanent basis and we will consider candidates from across the UK that are either English law qualified and/or Scots law. While working remotely you will receive the appropriate levels of support and development, but the role requires a self-starter that is comfortable working independently. On Offer A highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus, pension, 25 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, flexible holiday purchase, Private Medical Health Insurance, Health & wellbeing incentives and Cycle to work scheme. To Apply For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply please contact: David Thomson, Director Edinburgh: London: Email:
Top tier international law firm are looking to hire an additional Energy & Finance lawyer with circa 2-5 years PQE to be based in their high-ranking Projects team based in Edinburgh. Role Profile: Working within the market leading Edinburgh Energy & Infrastructure Finance team, which operates as part of the Projects Group. The team carries out a wide range of top-tier and high value project and finance work, including: Energy project development work. Energy regulation. Renewable energy finance. Upstream oil & gas finance. Energy efficiency and low carbon advisory mandates. The role is wide-ranging, will focus on and include: Developing on-going relationships with an existing client base as well as pitching for new opportunities; Developing close working relationships as part of an international team; The opportunity to be involved in work on an international level; Taking an active role in our campaigns, the developments of our products and pitching for new work. Clients: The clients consist of a number of utilities, UK and international banks, renewable energy developers and O&G exploration and production companies, local authorities, infrastructures funds and private equity. The work of the team has an increasingly international flavour given both inward investment and also clients looking to invest in international markets working with colleagues in other international offices. This is a transactional role, with a large amount of client contact and the opportunity to specialise in a strategic and diverse industry sector. Candidate Requirements: The successful candidate will: Have gained experience in a large commercial firm with an established energy practice be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment; Be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment; and Have the interpersonal skills necessary for this client-facing role. On Offer: The firm offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. You will have access to exceptional training, development and career progression programmes. To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position, please click on the Apply Button or contact: David Thomson, Director Telephone: Email:
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Top tier international law firm are looking to hire an additional Energy & Finance lawyer with circa 2-5 years PQE to be based in their high-ranking Projects team based in Edinburgh. Role Profile: Working within the market leading Edinburgh Energy & Infrastructure Finance team, which operates as part of the Projects Group. The team carries out a wide range of top-tier and high value project and finance work, including: Energy project development work. Energy regulation. Renewable energy finance. Upstream oil & gas finance. Energy efficiency and low carbon advisory mandates. The role is wide-ranging, will focus on and include: Developing on-going relationships with an existing client base as well as pitching for new opportunities; Developing close working relationships as part of an international team; The opportunity to be involved in work on an international level; Taking an active role in our campaigns, the developments of our products and pitching for new work. Clients: The clients consist of a number of utilities, UK and international banks, renewable energy developers and O&G exploration and production companies, local authorities, infrastructures funds and private equity. The work of the team has an increasingly international flavour given both inward investment and also clients looking to invest in international markets working with colleagues in other international offices. This is a transactional role, with a large amount of client contact and the opportunity to specialise in a strategic and diverse industry sector. Candidate Requirements: The successful candidate will: Have gained experience in a large commercial firm with an established energy practice be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment; Be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment; and Have the interpersonal skills necessary for this client-facing role. On Offer: The firm offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. You will have access to exceptional training, development and career progression programmes. To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position, please click on the Apply Button or contact: David Thomson, Director Telephone: Email:
Leading international law firm is looking to recruit and additional Associate level lawyer to join their highly successful Real Estate Finance team based in London. Overview: The firm's Real Estate Finance team works in tandem with theirbanking, real estate, construction and tax practices and across awide rangeof domestic/international clients whichincludes: Financiers, Developers, Real estate trusts, Funds on all aspects of real estate investment and development financings. The team also works across a diverse range ofsectors including: Hotels & Leisure, Student Accommodation, Private Rented Sector, Offices, Retail, Logistics. The Opportunity: This position offers you thechance to become part ofgrowing practice and fast-developing team and will allow you to work withhigh-profile clients affording you theopportunity to build upon astrong client base and develop your own successful relationships. The role will include drafting and negotiating the finance documentation, liaising with colleagues with real estate, construction or tax expertise. Requirements: You will have circa 2-6 PQE and a background in real estate finance. You will have strong client management skills and genuine passion for real estate finance. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. On Offer: A highly competitive salary and benefits package which includes:25 days annual leave, flexible working, holiday purchase, private medical, pension and health & wellbeing support. To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply,please contact: David Thomson, Director Telephone: Email:
Sep 26, 2025
Full time
Leading international law firm is looking to recruit and additional Associate level lawyer to join their highly successful Real Estate Finance team based in London. Overview: The firm's Real Estate Finance team works in tandem with theirbanking, real estate, construction and tax practices and across awide rangeof domestic/international clients whichincludes: Financiers, Developers, Real estate trusts, Funds on all aspects of real estate investment and development financings. The team also works across a diverse range ofsectors including: Hotels & Leisure, Student Accommodation, Private Rented Sector, Offices, Retail, Logistics. The Opportunity: This position offers you thechance to become part ofgrowing practice and fast-developing team and will allow you to work withhigh-profile clients affording you theopportunity to build upon astrong client base and develop your own successful relationships. The role will include drafting and negotiating the finance documentation, liaising with colleagues with real estate, construction or tax expertise. Requirements: You will have circa 2-6 PQE and a background in real estate finance. You will have strong client management skills and genuine passion for real estate finance. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. On Offer: A highly competitive salary and benefits package which includes:25 days annual leave, flexible working, holiday purchase, private medical, pension and health & wellbeing support. To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply,please contact: David Thomson, Director Telephone: Email: