Legal Director, Construction & Projects – Aberdeen / Edinburgh / Glasgow

Frasia Wright Associates; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director for their Construction & Projects team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in contentious construction with at least 5 years of PQE, focusing on advising clients and managing disputes across multiple forums. Strong project management, communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality client service are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious construction matters.
• Strong background in handling adjudications, mediations, and arbitrations.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on construction disputes across various forums.
• Handle court proceedings and related project documentation.
• Support broader projects work where relevant.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Commercial Mindset

Collaboration

Education

Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a well-regarded UK law firm, is currently recruiting a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its Construction & Projects (Contentious) team. This is a full-time position and can be based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow.

The role will focus on contentious construction matters, including advising clients on construction disputes across a range of forums. The successful candidate will be involved in handling adjudications, court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations. Work will cover complex issues arising from building contracts, professional appointments, and related project documentation. There may also be opportunities to support on broader projects work where relevant.

This opportunity is suited to a solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE who has a strong background in contentious construction. Candidates should be pragmatic, commercially minded, and results-driven, with excellent project management and communication skills. A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality client service are essential.

If this role is of interest, please do not hesitate to contact either Cameron or Frasia for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 17296)