AssociateSenior Associate, Projects

Dentons Students Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a lawyer to join their Projects Team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years PQE, with experience in private and public sector transactions, primarily in energy and infrastructure. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, managing client relationships, and assessing risks on various projects. This role offers opportunities for business development and career progression within the firm, emphasizing climate change and infrastructure growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 4 years PQE required.
• Dedicated exceptional client service is a must.
• Good business development instincts are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk and draft detailed contractual documentation.
• Work with all parties to reach favourable outcomes.
• Maintain client relationships on a variety of project types.

Skills

Outstanding academic record

Ability to work independently

Ability to absorb and draft detailed contractual documentation

Projects experience across infrastructure/transport or energy

Excellent project management skills

Capable of working effectively within a large team

Rail experience

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Department

Projects Team – we advise private sector clients and government across energy, transport and infrastructure. Our practice is recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers for long‑standing expertise in electricity, renewables, oil & gas, rail, water and PPP.

Location – Glasgow or Edinburgh (team primarily based in Edinburgh).

Duration – Permanent; Reports to – Partner; PQE – 4;

Direct reports – None; Reference no. – 8689.

The Team

We combine deep sector expertise with sophisticated market knowledge across rail, airports, health, education, roads, bridges, prisons, public buildings, housing, water, wastewater, waste, defence, telecoms and more. We work for a range of UK and international clients, advising on major reforms and groundbreaking transactions as the UK drives to net‑zero. Our pipeline includes PFI/PPP and project finance work for the National Wealth Fund and others.

The Role

We are looking for a lawyer with an inquisitive mind who wants to be challenged intellectually, make a difference in headline‑making projects, fight climate change, and accelerate UK infrastructure growth. The role will involve private and public sector transactions, a mix of UK/Ireland and occasional international work, high‑risk characterisation, drafting complex contracts and client relationship stewardship. Ample business development opportunities are available and the role offers progression to Senior Associate, Counsel or Partner for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

You will assess risk, draft detailed contractual documentation, work with all parties to reach favourable outcomes, and maintain client relationships. You will also operate on a variety of project types, including rail, energy transition, offshore wind, PPAs, PFI/PPP, project finance, and public asset hand‑back.

Technical Skills

• Outstanding academic record
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to absorb and draft detailed contractual documentation
• Projects experience across infrastructure/transport or energy (project finance, PPP experience welcome)
• Excellent project management skills
• Capable of working effectively within a large team
• Rail experience is preferable

Personal attributes

• 4 years PQE
• Dedicated exceptional client service
• Good business development instincts
• Willingness to learn about the markets we operate in
• Excellent problem solving and decision‑making skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates good judgement and resilience skills
• Financial and business awareness
• Willingness to work on a wide range of transactions across all offices and practice areas

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone, including any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.