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

Frasia Wright Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director for its Construction & Projects (Contentious) team in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years' PQE in contentious construction, managing complex disputes and delivering high-quality client service. This full-time position offers opportunities to handle various construction disputes, including adjudications and arbitrations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ PQE with a strong background in contentious construction.
• Pragmatic and commercially minded with results-driven approach.
• Excellent project management and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Focus on contentious construction matters and advising clients.
• Handle adjudications, court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Address complex issues related to building contracts and project documentation.

Skills

Pragmatic

Commercial awareness

Results-driven

Project management

Communication

Education

8 years’ PQE

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 based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow.

The role will focus on contentious construction matters, including advising clients on construction disputes across various forums. Responsibilities include handling adjudications, court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations. The work covers complex issues related to building contracts, professional appointments, and project documentation. There may also be opportunities to support broader projects where relevant.

This position is suitable for a solicitor with a minimum of 8 years’ PQE with a strong background in contentious construction. Candidates should be pragmatic, commercially minded, results-driven, and possess excellent project management and communication skills. A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service are essential.

If interested, please contact Cameron or Frasia for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 17296)