Solicitor/Associate

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Scotland is seeking a Solicitor/Associate for its non-contentious construction team. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience in the non-contentious construction sector, providing legal advice for significant projects. The position offers opportunities to work on major developments across the UK, with a focus on client relationship building and business development. A supportive and inclusive work environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-contentious construction law.
• Ability to present legal information clearly.
• Skills in managing multiple projects under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on construction contracts.
• Manage work within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Develop relationships with clients to identify opportunities.
• Participate in marketing activities.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Technical advice

Effective drafting

Client relationship building

Business development

Education

Minimum of four years' relevant experience

Job description

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PQE 4 years +

Term Permanent

Type Full time

Department Non-contentious construction

Location Edinburgh, Glasgow

The team

Shepherd and Wedderburn are currently recruiting for a Solicitor / Associate to join their non-contentious construction team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of four years' relevant experience in the non-contentious construction sector. This role can be based at either our Edinburgh or Glasgow office.

The focus of the work for the team that this role will be based within is:

Dealing with (a) the construction aspects of major property developments and regeneration projects (e.g. dealing with development agreements, building contracts, bonds and guarantees and professional appointments); and (b) significant engineering projects, particularly in the energy sector (e.g. on shore wind, hydro, battery storage, solar tidal/wave etc). Whilst the position is based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, the projects are throughout the UK.

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

The role

Technical/Legal Skills

• To demonstrate the appropriate range of legal knowledge.
• To provide technical advice to colleagues.
• To produce effective drafts with minimum guidance.
• To present legal information in an understandable format with minimum guidance.
• To generate and implement new ideas in specialist areas.

Business/Work Management

• To identify strategies to manage work in order to attain objectives within agreed timescales and budgets.
• To keep all clients and colleagues up-to-date with latest developments.
• To implement improvements in working methods.
• To prepare for and attend meetings.
• To make effective use of the firm’s information management systems, and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• To comply with all firm policies and procedures, including financial.

Business Development

• To develop an understanding of the impact of external market forces on clients identifying trends, and identify trends which may lead to business development opportunities.
• To develop effective ways of delivering client solutions with minimum guidance.
• To know main players at each client and build relationships.
• To demonstrate awareness of client care issues.
• To communicate feedback to partner/associate.
• To assist in assessing scope of work and fees within team.
• To participate in marketing activities.
• To demonstrate effective presentational and writing skills.
• To implement cross selling opportunities.
• To use knowledge as a marketing tool (e.g. eBulletin articles, client seminars, etc.).

People Management

• To develop an effective personal presence with partners and colleagues.
• To delegate work effectively to both fee earning and non fee earning staff – including objective setting and feedback.
• To demonstrate an ability to supervise work effectively.
• To demonstrate an understanding of expectations and objectives for team on transactions.
• To give well prepared and presented training sessions.
• To interact positively with colleagues in other sections.
• to develop leadership skills on client work and management.

Ethics, professionalism and judgment

• To recognise ethical issues and seek to address them with the appropriate person.
• To identify the relevant SRA or LSS principles and rules of professional conduct and seek assistance in applying them.
• To respect diversity, and act fairly and inclusively.
• To disclose when work is beyond their personal capability and recognise when they have made mistakes and takes appropriate action.
• To seek expert advice when required, and makes effective use of feedback, guidance and support received.

Firm Contribution

• To be aware of and where appropriate to participate in the development of the team’s operational goals.
• To demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between strategic and operational management.
• To participate in extra practice events to assist development of firm.
• To contribute to Knowledge Management goals of the firm.

To undertake any other reasonable duties as specified by the Partners.

Other information

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At Shepherd and Wedderburn we strive to provide a supportive, inclusive and high performance working environment, where everyone feels they belong. Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our business and we therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds to all levels of the organisation. To foster inclusivity we particularly encourage applications from those who may be from underrepresented groups, including candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, people with disabilities or who are neurodivergent and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

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