This leading UK law firm is recruiting an experienced Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Construction & Engineering team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a top‑ranked contentious construction practice acting on high‑value, complex disputes across major national and international projects.

The role will involve working on a broad range of construction and engineering disputes, including:

• Handling adjudications, mediations, Expert Determinations and conciliations
• Acting in international and domestic arbitrations
• Managing Pre‑Action Protocol matters within the construction and engineering sphere
• Conducting litigation in the Technology and Construction Court and Scottish courts
• Providing strategic contractual advice throughout the project lifecycle

The firm is seeking a solicitor with a minimum of 8 years’ PQE, with proven experience handling complex, high‑value contentious construction matters. Candidates should have strong technical ability, excellent communication skills, and confidence managing a demanding and varied caseload. Experience leading others, supervising junior colleagues, and contributing to business development will be important.

You will be joining a market‑leading team recognised in Chambers and the Legal 500 for its expertise in major disputes across energy, utilities, transport, real estate, and infrastructure. The firm offers a highly collaborative environment, outstanding training and progression opportunities, and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior lawyer looking to take the next step in a top‑tier construction disputes practice.

The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If this role sounds of interest, please contact Cameron or Teddie for a confidential discussion. (Assignment 18281)

cameron@frasiawright.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-adrain-22a81627/

teddie@frasiawright.com https://uk.linkedin.com/in/teddie-wright-7b017ab7