NQ Construction Litigation (Contentious) – Glasgow / Edinburgh

Practice Area: Commercial Contracts, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Insurance, public sector, Mediation, Contentious, Risk, Dispute Resolution, business development
Level: NQ 2025, NQ, Assistant, Full Time
Section: Law Firm
Location: Scotland, Central Belt, Edinburgh, Glasgow, East Lothian
Ref: FW9440

This prominent law firm is currently recruiting a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its Contentious Construction team in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your post-qualification career within one of Scotland’s top dispute resolution and construction practices, offering early responsibility, high-quality work, and clear progression paths.

The role involves advising clients from both the public and private sectors including developers, contractors, consultants, insurers, and funders on complex and high-value construction disputes. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in mediation, adjudication, litigation, and arbitration. You will assist with contract analysis, evidence compilation, drafting pleadings and submissions, and representing clients in dispute resolution forums. There will also be opportunities to contribute to business development, legal updates, and team training initiatives, including the integration of legal technology and AI tools.

Applicants must be qualifying in 2025 and able to demonstrate a strong interest in contentious construction law. Previous experience in dispute resolution or construction during traineeship will be an advantage.

This is a full-time and permanent position. If this role is of interest, please do not hesitate to contact either Steph or Jade for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 17244)

stephanie@frasiawright.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-togneri-alexander-4aa35738/

jade@frasiawright.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadeorr1/

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