Associate/Senior Associate, Construction, Infrastructure & Projects – Glasgow/Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates is recruiting an associate or senior associate to join its Construction, Infrastructure & Projects team in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. The role offers exposure to major projects across sectors such as transport, education and housing, with client-facing work from an early stage.

The successful candidate will typically have 3+ years’ PQE and may progress toward a Legal Director level.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ PQE in construction, infrastructure or projects.
• Opportunity to progress toward Legal Director level.
• Full-time role with clear career advancement path.
• Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Responsibilities

• Advise on building contracts, collateral warranties, project agreements, bonds and facilities management contracts.
• Develop client-facing responsibilities early in the role.
• Work on a broad range of construction/projects transactions across sectors.

Skills

Construction contracts

Contract drafting

Client-facing

Project scope

Job description

This established law firm currently has an open vacancy for an associate/senior associate to join its dynamic Construction, Infrastructure and Projects team in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. The team provide advice and support on major projects to a variety of sectors including transport, wastewater, education, health, and social housing.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing team; the post-holder will provide professional advice on building contracts, collateral warranties, project agreements, bonds, facilities management contracts and guarantees. You will also be encouraged to take on client-facing roles from an early stage and will be exposed to a variety of transactions.

The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 3 years’ PQE and can be up to Legal Director level, ideally someone who is seeking a long‑term career in projects and construction. This is a full‑time position with clear plans and opportunities for career advancement.

Associate/Senior Associate, Construction, Infrastructure & Projects – Glasgow/Edinburgh Edinburgh