Contentious Construction Managing Associate - Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment : Job Details

Join a Leading UK Top 10 Firm as a Contentious Construction Managing Associate - 4 PQE+A UK top 10 firm with a significant international presence is seeking a Managing Associate specialising in contentious construction. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £70,000 and provides the opportunity to work on high-profile cases across both national and international platforms.Your Role:

• Handle complex construction and engineering disputes, including adjudication, arbitration, litigation, mediation, and other forms of ADR.
• Offer live project advisory support in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and real estate.
• Build and maintain strong, sustainable client relationships by delivering insightful, commercially focused advice.
• Explore secondment opportunities with clients or within the firm's project management office.
• Play a pivotal role in the growth of the firm while advancing your own career through world-class training and development programs.

• Possesses an excellent academic background along with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Demonstrates exceptional technical ability and provides solution-oriented advice.
• Has a clear interest in construction and engineering disputes, particularly in infrastructure, energy, and real estate.
• Is driven, commercially aware, client-focused, and enthusiastic about achieving results.
• Proactively pursues professional growth and contributes to the development of others.
• Is qualified to practice in Scotland.

• Experience with high-quality engineering and construction cases of national and international significance.
• Opportunities to foster and develop rewarding client relationships.
• Involvement in cutting-edge work across a range of sectors.
• The chance to enhance your expertise through client secondments and internal development programs.
• Long-term career prospects supported by leading training resources and personal development initiatives.