Associate/Senior Associate, Projects

Overview

Permanent role within the Projects department, reporting to a Partner.

This Projects team advises private-sector clients and Government across energy, transport, infrastructure, and development matters. Work may include rail, hydro, water infrastructure, energy storage, renewables, nuclear, utilities, and UK and international development projects, including data-centers.

The role sits within the Projects team and works closely with Gordon Anderson. The team is based in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Milton Keynes, operating as an integrated practice across Scotland, England, and Ireland, with links to colleagues in the Middle East and across the organization’s global network.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and collaborate with colleagues across UK, Ireland, and international offices.
• Support business development activities, client initiatives, pitches, and knowledge-sharing across the Projects practice.
• Take responsibility for your own workstreams.
• Work closely with Partners and other senior lawyers to deliver and manage matters.
• Supervise and support junior lawyers, taking 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

Experience and skills

• 4+ years’ PQE (relevant experience required).
• 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.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, resilience, and personal accountability.
• Well organised and able 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 an interest in contributing to the team’s growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across energy, transport, infrastructure, and UK development sectors.
• Experience supporting both UK and Irish matters, with opportunities to support international projects.

Location

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Equal opportunities and flexible working hours are offered.

Additional Information

• Department: Projects
• Duration: Permanent
• Reports to: Partner
• Reference number: 8689
• No agencies please.
• Direct applications are welcome; unsolicited CVs sent to the business will not be accepted.

Equal Opportunities / Inclusion and Diversity

• The employer is committed to building an inclusive culture and welcomes applications regardless of background or circumstance, including age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or parental or caring responsibilities.
• Applicants can disclose any adjustments or support needed during the application process; information shared is treated in confidence.