Planning Associate - Consenting, Energy & Infrastructure

Job Description:

This international commercial law firm is looking to recruit a qualified consenting lawyer to join the market leading Planning & Environment team. The ideal candidate will have upwards of 3 years' PQE with a focus on all or any of the following areas: the Electricity Act 1989, the Town and Country Planning Acts, Planning Act 2008, the Transport and Works Acts, harbour orders, compulsory acquisition/purchase and compensation matters, EIA/HRA, inquiries/examinations, and judicial review. The role could be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

This is the largest dedicated planning team in the UK, covering a wide range of major projects across the Energy, Infrastructure, and Real Estate sectors. The team includes specialists working mainly in Energy and Infrastructure, as well as those in Real Estate, and some who work across both sectors.

The Energy & Infrastructure consenting specialists advise on high-profile projects involving offshore wind, large-scale solar, carbon capture plants, nuclear energy, energy networks, interconnectors, pipelines, water infrastructure, flood defenses, airports, new roads, rail, and rapid transit systems.

The successful candidate will likely have experience with a large regional or national practice, a strong academic background, and an outgoing personality. Candidates must be technically excellent, commercially aware, and enthusiastic about business development, with a proven track record. They should be team players with a strong client-focused approach.

Joining this friendly and dynamic team, lawyers will work on a broad range of projects in Scotland and across the UK, with potential international advice, acting for high-profile clients on significant projects.

What will be on offer for you?

• Join a market-leading, dynamic, and growing team committed to outstanding results.
• Investment in training and career development, including fortnightly 1-on-1s, career discussions, and biannual appraisals, to help you develop as a specialist with sector knowledge and high-quality service delivery.
• Early responsibility and opportunities to build client relationships.
• Market-leading salary and benefits, including a discretionary bonus.

To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan at 07931 811 330 or email [email protected].