Projects Associates – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful independent UK law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Projects Associate to join its team. The role involves providing regulatory and commercial legal advice on complex projects and offers hybrid working and clear career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 3 years PQE and relevant experience in key sectors like defence and energy.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE.
• Relevant practical experience in providing legal advice on large-scale projects.
• Genuine interest in sectors like defence, energy, or public procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory and commercial legal advice on complex projects.
• Work alongside market-leading experts.
• Participate in bids for significant projects.

Skills

Self-motivated

Regulatory and commercial legal advice

Experience in key sectors

Education

Qualified lawyer registered with SRA or Law Society of Scotland

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Projects Associates – Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Due to continued growth, our client, a successful independent UK law firm, is seeking Associates to join its teams across various specialist sectors. The team frequently bids for some of the most innovative and significant projects nationwide.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside market-leading experts, providing regulatory and commercial legal advice on a diverse range of complex and exciting projects.

The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years’ PQE and relevant practical experience providing regulatory and commercial legal advice on large-scale projects. Self-motivated individuals with a willingness to learn, candidates should also demonstrate experience or a genuine interest in key sectors such as defence, energy, sustainable transport/infrastructure, or public procurement. Additionally, the candidate must be an SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer.

This full-time role offers flexibility, hybrid working, and clear career progression opportunities.

If this position could be of interest, please do not hesitate to contact either Cameron or Steph for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 15806)