Non-Contentious Construction – Flex

Frasia Wright Associates; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking an Associate to join its Major Projects & Infrastructure team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile construction and engineering projects across Scotland. Candidates should have 3-5 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law or a strong commercial law background, with a desire to specialise. The position allows for flexible working arrangements while providing valuable mentorship from an experienced partner.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ PQE preferred.
• Experience in non-contentious construction law or a strong background in commercial law.
• Desire to specialise in Major Projects & Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assist on complex, high-value construction and infrastructure projects.
• Provide advice on major infrastructure developments.
• Support on public sector procurements.

Skills

Non-contentious construction law

Commercial law

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well-established Scottish law firm, is currently recruiting for an Associate to join its specialist Major Projects & Infrastructure team, with flexibility for location across Scotland. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile construction and engineering projects, providing advice on major infrastructure developments, including projects under the Scottish Government’s hub initiative, ports and harbours projects, affordable housing contracts, and net-zero retrofit initiatives. The ideal candidate for this position will have 3-5 years’ PQE, with experience in non-contentious construction law or a strong background in commercial law, looking to specialise. In this role, you will assist on complex, high-value projects and public sector procurements, working alongside a team to advise clients ranging from government bodies and public sector entities to multinational companies and lenders. This position also offers the opportunity to work directly with a highly experienced partner, providing valuable mentorship and guidance. This full-time role presents a fantastic chance to develop expertise in a collaborative environment while contributing to significant projects in Scotland and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Assist on complex, high-value construction and infrastructure projects
• Provide advice on major infrastructure developments (including hub projects, ports and harbours, affordable housing, net-zero retrofit initiatives)
• Support on public sector procurements
• Collaborate with clients ranging from government bodies and public sector entities to multinational companies and lenders
• Work with a partner and benefit from mentorship

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ PQE (preferred)
• Experience in non-contentious construction law or a strong background in commercial law
• Desire to specialise in Major Projects & Infrastructure
• Ability to work across Scotland with flexible location