Planning & Environment Solicitor/Associate – Glasgow

Frasia Wright Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Glasgow is seeking an experienced solicitor to join its planning and environmental team. The role involves advising on energy sector projects and conducting legal reviews related to environmental consenting. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years PQE and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent range of benefits

Supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• 4 years’ PQE level or above required.
• Experience in planning, consenting, and environmental law is essential.
• Background in the energy sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on projects in the energy sector and environmental consenting.
• Conduct legal reviews of EIA reports.
• Assist with appeals, hearings, and public inquiry processes.

Skills

Exceptional time management

Strong communication skills

Client-focused approach

Education

Solicitor qualification (4+ years PQE)

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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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 while experience of working in the energy sector would be an advantage.

Interested candidates should have exceptional time management and communication skills as well as having 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.