Planning & Environment Solicitor/Associate – Glasgow

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced solicitor to join its dynamic planning and environmental team in Glasgow. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects in the energy sector, providing legal advice on environmental consenting and conducting thorough reviews of EIA reports. The ideal candidate will have over four years of post-qualification experience and a strong focus on client satisfaction. Join a friendly team that values exceptional communication and time management skills, and enjoy a supportive learning environment with an excellent range of benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a respected law firm.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in planning, consenting, and environmental law.
• Experience in the energy sector is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advise on projects in the energy sector and environmental consenting.
• Conduct legal reviews of EIA reports and assist with appeals.

Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Client-focused Approach

Education

Solicitor Qualification

PQE Level 4+

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

We have been instructed on a role with our client, a leading Scottish-headquartered UK law firm. This dynamic team is currently recruiting for an experienced solicitor to join its busy planning and environmental team based in Glasgow.

The successful candidate will advise on projects in the energy sector, environmental consenting, and other development matters. You will also carry out legal reviews of EIA reports and assist with contentious matters including appeals, hearing, and public inquiry processes.

The team is seeking candidates at the 4 years’ PQE level and above, ideally with previous experience in planning, consenting, and environmental law. Experience of working in the energy sector would be an advantage.

Interested candidates should have exceptional time management and communication skills, as well as a client-focused approach. This is a full-time position within a friendly team with an excellent range of benefits and a supportive learning environment.