Senior Solicitor/Associate, Contentious Construction – Edinburgh or Glasgow

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Scottish law firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor/Associate specializing in contentious construction to join their team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role involves managing complex disputes across various sectors, offering flexible working options and the opportunity to work with high-value clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE in contentious construction law.
• Experience in mediation, adjudication, court, and arbitration matters.
• Proven ability to manage cases and contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to clients on complex high-value matters.
• Represent clients in formal proceedings and dispute resolution.
• Draft settlements and dispute-related agreements.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor (PQE 3+)

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Senior Solicitor/Associate, Contentious Construction – Edinburgh or Glasgow, 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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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a reputable Scottish law firm, has an opportunity for a Contentious Construction lawyer to join its team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. The team specialises in construction and engineering disputes across the UK, focusing on sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and civil engineering.

You will work on complex disputes for major clients, handling mediation, adjudication, court, and arbitration matters. As a valued team member, you will:

• Provide expert advice to sophisticated commercial clients on complex, high-value matters.
• Contribute to shaping and achieving clients’ commercial goals by identifying and implementing effective solutions.
• Actively represent clients in formal proceedings and alternative dispute resolution across the UK.
• Assist in drafting settlements and dispute-related agreements.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ PQE, with the ability to manage work effectively to meet deadlines and budgets, keep clients and colleagues updated, follow firm policies, and contributes to process improvements.

This is a fantastic full-time opportunity with flexible working options.

If this position could be of interest to you, please do not hesitate to contact either Teddie or Cameron for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 17032)