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

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK law firm is seeking a Legal Director for its Construction & Projects team. This full-time role, based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Aberdeen, involves advising on complex construction disputes and requires a solicitor with at least 5 years of PQE. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent project management skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE in contentious construction.
• Strong background in advising on construction disputes.
• Collaborative approach, commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Focus on contentious construction matters, advising clients on disputes.
• Handle adjudications, court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Involvement with complex issues from building contracts and related documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Commercially Minded

Results Driven

Education

Solicitor (Qualified)

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

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

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)