Construction Solicitor - Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel

In-House Construction (Non-Contentious) Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow Position: Construction (Non-Contentious) Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel - Hybrid / Perm Experience: 4 Years PQE Job Overview: Iconic Resourcing is delighted to present an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Construction (non-contentious) Lawyer to join a leading in-house legal team based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role is ideal for a UK qualified solicitor with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) who has a proven track record in drafting and negotiating construction contracts, particularly within the renewable energy sector. About the Company: The company is making significant strides in developing a portfolio of flexible and renewable generation sites, focusing on wind, solar, and battery storage operations. The legal team plays a crucial role in supporting wind project development, acquisition, and construction in the UK and Ireland. Their vision is simple but powerful: to generate a low carbon future by maximising clean, emission-free generating technology and reducing indirect emissions from the supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Contract Management: Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of construction project contracts, including consultant appointments, EPC agreements, O&M agreements, tender documentation, procurement contracts, service level agreements, warranty documents, and performance guarantees. Legal Advisory: Advise on commercial and regulatory issues, risk management initiatives, and monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the group's construction activities. Project Support: Provide legal support to cross-disciplinary teams on strategic projects, including M&A, development opportunities, and related financing arrangements. Dispute Resolution: Offer advice and support to project managers and business teams on contractual issues that arise during project development and construction, including dispute resolution. Policy Development: Assist in the development and audit of legal and corporate infrastructure, including policies, procedures, and standard form contracts. Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will bring the following to the role: Qualifications: UK qualified solicitor with a minimum of 4 years PQE in construction law. Skills: Excellent drafting and negotiating skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience: Practical experience working on low carbon or renewable energy projects, with the ability to multitask, solve problems, and balance competing priorities. Attributes: Adaptable, flexible approach with the ability to manage an allocated workload and work effectively as part of a team. Requirements: Right to work in the UK and possession of a full UK driving licence. Benefits: Health and Wellness: Private Health Insurance, Mental Health First Aid support, access to an online benefits portal with travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice, and a financial well-being resource bank. Financial Security: Life Assurance Cover, Company Pension Scheme, Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme. Work-Life Balance: Flexible Working Environment, Hybrid Working, Cycle 2 Work Scheme. Team Building: Yearly Team Away Days. Company Culture: An excellent company culture focused on generating a low carbon future, reducing inequalities, fostering diversity and inclusion, and giving back to the community. Application Process: If you are a proactive and experienced Construction Lawyer ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and forward-thinking team, Iconic Resourcing would love to hear from you. To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Andrew Inglis at Iconic Resourcing or for a confidential chat contact andrew.inglisiconicresourcing.com or call 07713 750 724 Not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you. At Iconic Resourcing we are engaged by many leading organisations across Scotland and our aim is to keep the recruitment process simple. Interviews are likely to be held via our video interviewing platform both with Iconic Resourcing and our client. Please visit our website to view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland. Iconic Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be treated as such. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency.