Infrastructure Projects lawyer – Edinburgh

Company: Pinsent Masons
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Location: Edinburgh
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will join our renowned Scottish infrastructure team to support major projects, including student accommodation, EV and district heating initiatives, and PPPs across the UK and Ireland. You will work closely with senior partners to manage complex, high-value procurements and contracts from bid through delivery. The position offers cross-office collaboration between Edinburgh and Glasgow, with opportunities to travel to university campuses. This is an impact-driven, client-focused role in a top-tier international firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible working
  • diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • recognition and awards culture

Responsibilities

  • Support senior lawyers on student accommodation, EV, and district heating projects
  • Assist with PPP and general infrastructure assignments across the UK & Ireland
  • Lead client meetings and calls as appropriate; manage project timelines and stakeholders
  • Split time between Edinburgh and Glasgow offices and travel to campus sites as needed
  • Contribute to business development and cross-functional collaboration within the Scottish team

Key requirements

  • 4-6 years PQE in infrastructure projects
  • experience with long-term infrastructure partnership projects and public procurement processes
  • strong academic background and attention to detail
  • excellent communication skills and client-facing experience
  • ability to lead client meetings, work in an agile team, and manage projects
  • client-focused
  • excellent communication
  • team player
  • infrastructure procurements and PPPs
  • public procurement processes
  • commercial awareness and contract negotiation

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Posted: September 14th, 2026