Senior Interim Construction (Contentious) Solicitor – Glasgow / Edinburgh / Aberdeen

Frasia Wright Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates, a leading Scottish law firm, is seeking an experienced Contentious Construction Solicitor on an interim basis (minimum 3 months) to work from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen.

The role involves managing a varied caseload across adjudications, litigation and arbitration for clients in infrastructure and development sectors. The ideal candidate has at least five years PQE in contentious construction.

Qualifications

• Five+ years PQE in contentious construction.
• Experience across adjudications, litigation and arbitration.
• Experience advising contractors, developers, funders and public sector bodies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of disputes including adjudications, litigation and arbitration.
• Provide commercially focused advice to clients in infrastructure and development projects.
• Contribute to strategy and case management in a high-performing team.

Skills

Contentious construction law

Adjudications

Litigation

Arbitration

Scottish law

Education

PQE 5+ years

Job description

A leading Scottish law firm is looking for an experienced Contentious Construction Solicitor to join its highly regarded team on an interim basis (minimum 3 months). With flexibility to be based in Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Aberdeen, this role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most complex and high-value construction disputes in the country.

The firm’s construction practice is recognised as one of the largest and most respected in Scotland, advising clients across the full lifecycle of major infrastructure and development projects.

The team is known for its strategic approach and deep sector knowledge, regularly acting for contractors, developers, funders, and public sector bodies on contentious matters involving roads, hospitals, schools, energy assets, and commercial developments.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage a varied caseload of disputes, including adjudications, litigation, and arbitration, and provide commercially focused advice to clients.

You will be joining a collaborative and fast-paced environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contribution will make a real impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with at least five years’ post-qualification experience in contentious construction law to step into a dynamic role with a top-tier firm.

Senior Interim Construction (Contentious) Solicitor – Glasgow / Edinburgh / Aberdeen • Glasgow