Associate/Senior Associate, Projects

Overview

The Projects department advises private-sector clients and Government across energy, transport, infrastructure, and development matters, including work on rail, hydro, water infrastructure, energy storage, renewables, nuclear, utilities, and both UK and international development (including data-centers).

This is a permanent role for a lawyer with strong commercial and contractual skills who enjoys complex project work, construction and engineering matters, and tackling new legal and commercial issues.

The role is based within the Projects team and works closely with Gordon Anderson. Team locations include Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Milton Keynes, with integrated practice coverage across Scotland, England, and Ireland and close links to colleagues in the Middle East and across the wider global network.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and collaborate with colleagues across the UK, Ireland, and international offices.
• Support business development activity, including client initiatives, pitches, and knowledge-sharing across the Projects practice.
• Take responsibility for assigned workstreams.
• Work closely with partners and other senior lawyers to deliver and manage matters.
• Supervise and support junior lawyers and take a leading role in matter delivery.
• Contribute actively to business development, which may include attending and/or speaking at international conferences.
• Support the development of junior lawyers.

Requirements

• 4+ years PQE with relevant experience.
• Strong project management, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to deliver clear and concise advice.

Personal attributes

• Dedicated to delivering exceptional client service and building trusted client relationships.
• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Curious and adaptable, with a willingness to learn about the sectors and markets in which clients operate.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work constructively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Sound judgement, resilience, and personal accountability.
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise effectively across competing deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to work across different areas of the Projects practice and with colleagues in other offices.
• Good business development instincts and interest in contributing to the continued growth of the team.

Preferred Qualifications

• None stated beyond the requirements listed above.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible working hours are available.
• No further compensation details provided.

Location

• Ideally based out of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Milton Keynes, or an Irish office.
• Not essential for the right candidate.
• The organization is open to candidates based elsewhere in the UK or Ireland seeking a fully remote opportunity (fully remote team members are currently in place).

Additional Information

• Reports to: Partner.
• Direct reports: None.
• NO AGENCIES PLEASE.