Senior Solicitor Opportunities – Scotland

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At Frasia Wright Associates, we are currently managing a variety of challenging and exciting Senior Solicitor opportunities. We are witnessing a growing demand for specialists across all areas of the profession throughout Scotland, and if you are seeking a new challenge at a senior level, please contact us for a confidential discussion or visit our website. Below is a small selection of what we have to offer:

Construction Solicitor (Contentious) – Glasgow (Assignment 15451)

Our client, a Scottish firm, is seeking a qualified solicitor experienced in contentious construction to join its busy Glasgow team.

The successful candidate can expect to handle a varied and interesting caseload of contentious construction matters, this will include providing advice to clients on contracts, construction disputes, and subrogated recoveries. You will also act on behalf of a variety of clients within the construction industry such as professional consultants, employers, contractors and local authorities.

To be considered for this role, you should be a qualified solicitor between 1-5 years’ PQE. Previous experience of construction and/or property law, construction insurance litigation or commercial construction is essential to this role.

Pensions Solicitor – Edinburgh (Assignment 16297)

Our client, an independent UK law firm, is currently recruiting a Pensions Solicitor to join its busy practice in Edinburgh. The team, the largest Pensions team in the UK, provides advice on all areas of pensions to clients across a range of sectors.

The firm is keen to hear from candidates with at least 2 years’ PQE and a good understanding of pension law and corporate transactional experience. The successful candidate will provide advice on areas including, but not limited to, contentious pension matters and the management of pension issues and disputes.

This is an exciting opportunity to specialise in specific areas of pensions law as you progress your career within a friendly and supportive environment. The company’s hybrid work arrangement provides flexibility for your work schedule, offering either full-time or part-time working options.

Corporate (Funds) – Jersey (Assignment 16322)

Our client, a leading offshore Law Firm with a diverse client base, including global financial institutions, investment funds, and high net worth individuals, is seeking an ambitious Associate to join its well-established Corporate Team in Jersey.

The firm’s Corporate Team is one of the largest in the Channel Islands and is known for its excellence and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and possess a minimum of 2 years’ PQE, with previous experience in corporate law, particularly funds.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in potentially moving to the Channel Islands.

Financial Services Associate – Edinburgh / Glasgow (Assignment 16302)

We are currently engaged in an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking international law firm. The firm is seeking an enthusiastic lawyer to join its highly regarded Financial Services Team, which provides transaction support and advice to the firm’s key FS clients across specialised areas of FS law expertise.

The position may involve supporting various areas of the Scottish team’s work, with the medium-term goal of developing one or more specialisations, particularly focussing on the Investment Funds sector.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years’ PQE and should come from a top-tier law firm or a recognised financial institution. A background in financial services regulatory work, a sincere passion for the field, and a motivation to expand knowledge and enhance skills are essential.

This full-time position can be based in either the firm’s Edinburgh or Glasgow office. Competitive salary, attractive benefits, and ongoing training and support are offered.

Private Client – Edinburgh/Hybrid (Assignment 16108)

This long-established law firm is currently recruiting a Solicitor to join its private client team in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of private client work including wills, powers of attorney, executries, trusts, and estate planning.

The firm is keen to hear candidates at 1-6 years’ PQE level with a strong working knowledge of private client law and particularly, experience in a client-facing role. This role offers advancement opportunities for the right person that is also capable of additional responsibilities as the business expands. This is a full-time position with a hybrid working model to ensure more work/life balance.

Corporate Lawyer – Highlands, Islands and Moray / Hybrid (Assignment 15725)

This award-winning law firm currently has a new vacancy for a lawyer to join its Corporate Team; the firm operates a hybrid working basis and the post can be held in either Inverness or Elgin (or surrounding areas). The team is one of the largest in the country and covers a variety of complex corporate transactions including commercial contracts, M&A, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance and corporate governance.

This is a mainly client-facing role and the team is keen to speak with lawyers at the 1-6 years PQE, ideally with previous experience of corporate transactions. The role would be suited to those with connections to the Highlands, Islands & Moray, however, this is not essential.