Senior Solicitor/Associate, Contentious Construction – Edinburgh or Glasgow

Frasia Wright Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm seeks a Senior Solicitor/Associate with expertise in Contentious Construction for its Edinburgh or Glasgow office. This role involves advising on high-value disputes in infrastructure and engineering while contributing towards client goals and managing complex cases. Flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE required.
• Strong ability to manage work effectively.
• Experience in arbitration and mediation matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex, high-value construction disputes.
• Represent clients in arbitration and other formal proceedings.
• Assist in drafting and negotiating settlement agreements.

Skills

Advising clients

Dispute resolution

Mediation

Arbitration

Contract drafting

Education

Minimum 3 years’ PQE in law

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

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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)