Professional Development Lawyer (Projects) – Glasgow/Edinburgh/Hybrid

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates is seeking a Practice Development Lawyer to join its esteemed team in Edinburgh. The role focuses on legal innovation, creating high-quality know-how, and supporting transactional work while delivering training.

You will conduct legal research, develop precedents, prepare client updates, and mentor colleagues. Your insights will shape strategy, marketing, and business development across energy and transport sectors, in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years PQE (Post-Qualified Experience).
• Passionate about legal innovation and developing high-quality know-how.
• Enjoys supporting transactional work and delivering impactful training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and develop precedents.
• Prepare client updates and support deals.
• Mentor colleagues and share expertise.
• Contribute to strategy, marketing and business development initiatives.

Skills

PQE 4+ years

Legal research

Know-how development

Training delivery

Mentoring

Strategy

Marketing

Business development

Energy & transport knowledge

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a top-tier legal team as a Practice Development Lawyer in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

The role is ideal for an experienced lawyer with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE level, whether currently fee-earning or already in a knowledge-focused position, who is passionate about legal innovation and enjoys creating high-quality know-how, supporting transactional work, and delivering impactful training.

You will play an essential part in legal research, developing precedents, preparing client updates, supporting deals, and mentoring colleagues. Your insights will also help shape strategy, marketing, and business development initiatives. A deep understanding of the energy and transport industries, both in the UK and internationally, is essential, along with a proven ability to draft with precision, analyse complex legal issues, and communicate clearly.

This is a career-enhancing opportunity to influence practice development at one of the world’s most connected and diverse law firms.