Partnership Opportunity - Contentious Construction

How about stepping into a leadership role in a top-tier construction disputes practice?

This leading independent Scottish firm is seeking a Partner (or senior-level Legal Director ready to step up) to join its highly respected construction team. Known for its strength across both contentious and non-contentious work, the team is trusted by a wide client base—including major developers, contractors, consultants, and funders—for strategic, commercial advice.

You’ll be taking a leading role in complex disputes arising from large-scale infrastructure and construction projects across Scotland and beyond. The team handles high-stakes issues around payment, defects, delay, professional negligence, and contract interpretation, with deep experience across adjudication, arbitration, mediation, and litigation—including proceedings in the Court of Session.

With a strong pipeline of infrastructure, energy, and development work, the group is well-placed for continued growth. As a senior member of the team, you’ll play a key part in business development, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to the wider strategy of the practice.

This is a superb opportunity to take a leading role in a growing, ambitious team—without the bureaucracy of a BigLaw structure. You’ll be valued for your insight, your leadership, and your ability to get close to clients and deliver commercially sound, technically strong advice.

Whether you’re already operating at Partner level or looking for a clear step up, this is one of the most attractive contentious construction roles on the Scottish market right now.

For more details or a confidential discussion, contact Neil Campbell at QED Legal.