Legal Director, Construction & Real Estate – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Edinburgh is recruiting a Construction Associate to join its esteemed team. The role involves providing expert legal advice on non-contentious construction matters across various sectors, including real estate development. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in construction law and a track record of client engagement. The firm offers excellent prospects for career advancement and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Potential path to partnership

Flexible arrangements including a four-day week

Qualifications

• Solid experience in construction law, particularly non-contentious matters.
• Experience in real estate development is beneficial.
• Ability to draft and negotiate contracts and supporting documents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality advice on non-contentious construction matters.
• Guide on procurement strategies and contract use.
• Prepare written articles and presentations at seminars.

Skills

Experience in construction law

Negotiation skills

Client engagement

Education

Senior-level Lawyer qualification

Tools

Standard form contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC, IChemE)

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a leading global law firm with offices in around 80 locations worldwide, is recruiting a Construction Associate to join its highly regarded Construction and Engineering Team. The role will be based in Edinburgh, with flexibility for Glasgow. The firm is recognised for its significant scale, ranking among the top firms globally by headcount and revenue.

This growing and friendly team handles complex, high-quality, non-contentious construction matters across sectors such as real estate development, public sector projects, and major investments. The successful candidate will engage extensively with clients in the UK and internationally. Key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating within a team to deliver high-quality, professional advice on non-contentious construction matters to clients across diverse sectors.
• Providing guidance on different procurement strategies and advising on the use of standard form contracts—including NEC, JCT, FIDIC, and IChemE—as well as tailored agreements.
• Working closely with clients and their professional advisors to draft and negotiate construction contracts, appointments of consultants, guarantees, bonds, collateral warranties, and various supporting documents.
• Preparing written articles and delivering presentations at both internal and external seminars.

Applicants should be senior-level Lawyers with solid experience in construction law, especially non-contentious work. Experience in real estate development is beneficial. The firm offers excellent progression prospects, including a potential path to partnership, as well as hybrid working and flexible arrangements such as a four-day week.

If this position could be of interest to you, please do not hesitate to contact either Frasia or Teddie for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 13695)