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

Frasia Wright Associates; Haddington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeks a Senior Associate or Legal Director for its Construction & Projects team. This full-time role is based in Haddington, covering contentious construction issues, including dispute resolution. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years’ PQE, exceptional project management skills, and a collaborative approach to client service.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with minimum 5 years’ PQE in contentious construction.
• Strong background in handling construction disputes.
• Pragmatic and results-driven with commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on construction disputes across various forums.
• Handle adjudications, court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Support on broader project work where relevant.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor (PQE 5+ years)

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

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Haddington, 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)