Litigation Solicitor – Edinburgh / Hybrid

Frasia Wright Associates; Haddington; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonuses

Professional development support

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates, a well‑established Edinburgh‑based law firm, is seeking an experienced Civil/Commercial Solicitor to join its busy Litigation team. This role suits a solicitor with at least two years’ relevant experience, offering autonomy, direct client contact, and exposure to a broad range of disputes.

The position offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, strong professional development support, and flexible hybrid working arrangements in Edinburgh and East Lothian.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' relevant experience in civil or commercial litigation.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with autonomy.
• Experience representing clients in Sheriff Courts or tribunals desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse civil and commercial litigation caseload independently.
• Advise clients on commercial disputes including payment actions.
• Represent clients in Sheriff Courts and specialist tribunals.
• Provide advice on commercial property disputes such as leases.
• Assist clients with executry‑related disputes and related matters.
• Support clients with family or employment disputes when required (desirable).

Skills

Litigation

Client contact

Case management

Job description

A well‑established Edinburgh‑based law firm is seeking an experienced Civil/Commercial Solicitor to join its busy Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a minimum of two years’ relevant experience to take on a varied and engaging caseload within a supportive, collaborative environment. The role offers a high level of autonomy, direct client contact, and exposure to a broad range of disputes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a diverse civil and commercial litigation caseload independently.
• Advising clients on commercial disputes, including actions for payment, company restorations, and director or partnership disputes.
• Representing clients in Sheriff Courts and specialist tribunals, including the Housing and Property Chamber and Lands Tribunal.
• Providing advice on commercial property disputes such as lease terminations, dilapidations, and access issues.
• Assisting clients with executry‑related disputes, including will reduction actions.
• Supporting clients with family or employment law disputes where required (desirable but not essential).

The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, strong professional development support, discretionary bonuses, and flexible hybrid working.

Litigation Solicitor – Edinburgh / Hybrid East Lothian