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

Frasia Wright Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates is seeking a Practice Development Lawyer in Glasgow to join a top-tier legal team. The role targets an experienced lawyer with 4+ years PQE, passionate about legal innovation, knowledge management, and delivering impactful training.

You will drive legal research, develop precedents, support deals, and mentor colleagues while contributing to strategy, marketing and BD initiatives. UK/International energy and transport sector experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years PQE in a top-tier law firm or equivalent
• Proven ability to draft with precision and analyse complex issues
• Experience in delivering high-impact training and knowledge management initiatives

Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted legal research and develop precedents
• Prepare client updates and support transactional work
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to training and knowledge-sharing
• Shape strategy, marketing and business development initiatives within the practice

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Training delivery

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

Qualified solicitor

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.