Dispute Resolution Solicitor – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week option

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor (minimum 5 PQE) to join its respected litigation team. The role focuses on public sector litigation, supporting senior lawyers in public and administrative law, civil liberties, human rights, parliamentary/public affairs, and public inquiries.

You will advise on public and admin law, undertake judicial reviews and appeals, represent clients in First-tier Tribunals, and work with a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE in dispute resolution.
• Experience in public and administrative law and civil liberties.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on public and administrative law, including legislation, statutory interpretation, and the powers/duties of public bodies.
• Act on Judicial Reviews, Appeals, and other court based challenges.
• Represent clients in specialist First tier Tribunals.
• Support and appear in public inquiries.
• Manage a varied and fast paced workload with tight deadlines.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Public sector litigation

Client care

Legal research

Education

Qualified Solicitor (UK) or equivalent

Job description

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor (minimum 5 years’ PQE) to join its highly regarded litigation team. The team is recognised nationally for its work across high profile cases and complex matters in the Scottish Courts.

This role centres on Public Sector litigation, supporting senior lawyers with extensive expertise in public and administrative law, civil liberties, human rights, parliamentary/public affairs, and public inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on public and administrative law, including legislation, statutory interpretation, and the powers/duties of public bodies.
• Act on Judicial Reviews, Appeals, and other court based challenges.
• Represent clients in specialist First tier Tribunals.
• Support and appear in public inquiries.
• Manage a varied and fast paced workload with tight deadlines.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

You will be a self starter with strong client care skills, excellent technical ability, attention to detail, and confidence working in demanding environments. Office based work will be carried out from the firm’s Edinburgh location. While the team is busy, the firm is still open to considering candidates seeking a four‑day working week for this role.

The firm provides a modern, supportive, and collaborative environment backed by industry recognition and strong commitments to wellbeing, sustainability, and development. It offers an excellent platform for career progression, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.