Managing Associate, Contentious Construction – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates is assisting a leading UK law firm in Edinburgh to recruit a Managing Associate for its Contentious Construction team. The role focuses on high‑level disputes across infrastructure, energy and engineering, offering leadership on matters and opportunities to develop client relationships.

The successful candidate will have five or more years of post‑qualification experience in contentious construction, with a track record in commercial or projects‑driven environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with at least five years’ post-qualification experience in contentious construction matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex disputes in contentious construction across infrastructure, energy and engineering sectors.
• Advise developers, lenders, contractors and public sector bodies; build and maintain client relationships.
• Play an integral part in team expansion and contribute to strategy and growth.

Job description

Our client, a leading UK law firm is looking to recruit a Managing Associate to join its growing Contentious Construction team based in Edinburgh. This specialist team has strong sector expertise, advising on contentious construction matters across infrastructure, energy, and engineering.

The successful candidate will work on a wide range of complex disputes across various sectors, advising a broad client base that includes developers, lenders, contractors, and public sector bodies. The role offers the opportunity to lead matters, contribute to client relationships, and play an integral part in the team’s ongoing expansion.

This opportunity is ideal for a qualified lawyer with at least five years’ post-qualification experience in contentious construction matters, ideally gained in a similar commercial or projects-focused environment.

This is a full-time role within a respected, supportive team with a strong commercial focus and clear progression opportunities. It offers the chance to grow your practice in a firm that values collaboration, innovation, and ambition.