Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor

A leading law firm is currently recruiting for a Solicitor to join their non-contentious construction team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ relevant experience in the non-contentious construction sector. This role offers flexibility and can be based in either the Edinburgh or Glasgow office. The team focuses on:

• The construction aspects of major property developments and regeneration projects, including development agreements, building contracts, bonds, guarantees, and professional appointments.
• Significant engineering projects, particularly in the energy sector, including onshore wind, hydro, battery storage, solar, tidal/wave, etc. Projects are located throughout the UK.

Clients include developers, contractors, public sector bodies, funders, and consultants.

The Role:

Technical/Legal Skills

• Demonstrate appropriate legal knowledge and technical expertise.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues.
• Produce effective drafts with minimal guidance.
• Present legal information in an understandable format with minimal guidance.
• Generate and implement new ideas in specialist areas.

Business/Work Management

• Identify strategies to manage work to meet objectives within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Keep clients and colleagues up-to-date with the latest developments.
• Implement improvements in working methods.
• Prepare for and attend meetings.
• Make effective use of the firm’s information management systems and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with all firm policies and procedures, including financial.
• Demonstrate effective time management.

Business Development

• Develop an understanding of market forces affecting clients, identifying trends and opportunities for business development.
• Develop effective solutions for clients with minimal guidance.
• Build relationships with key clients and demonstrate awareness of client care issues.
• Provide feedback to partners/associates.
• Assist in assessing work scope and fees within the team.
• Participate in marketing activities.
• Demonstrate effective presentation and writing skills.
• Implement cross-selling opportunities.
• Utilise knowledge as a marketing tool (e.g., eBulletin articles, client seminars, etc.).

People Management

• Develop an effective personal presence with partners and colleagues.
• Delegate work effectively to both fee-earning and non-fee-earning staff, including setting objectives and providing feedback.
• Supervise work effectively and understand team expectations for transactions.
• Conduct well-prepared and presented training sessions.
• Interact positively with colleagues in other sections.
• Develop leadership skills in client work and management.

Ethics, Professionalism, and Judgment

• Recognise ethical issues and address them with the appropriate person.
• Apply relevant professional conduct principles and seek assistance when necessary.
• Respect diversity and act fairly and inclusively.
• Acknowledge mistakes and take appropriate action.
• Seek expert advice when needed and make effective use of feedback, guidance, and support.

Firm Contribution

• Contribute to the development of the team’s operational goals.
• Understand the relationship between strategic and operational management.
• Participate in extra practice events to support firm development.
• Contribute to the firm’s Knowledge Management goals.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as specified by the Partners.

This is a 50% Hybrid role

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