Planning Lawyer – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Planning Lawyer to join their Planning and Compulsory Purchase team. The role involves advising on high-profile energy and infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years PQE and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered with the SRA or the Law Society of Scotland required.
• Experience with complex planning matters is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on energy and infrastructure projects under the Planning Act 2008 and Electricity Act 1989.
• Provide planning and CPO advice for major developments.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Ability to manage workload

Education

3 years PQE

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to instructed on this new role with our client, an independent UK law firm, which is seeking a Planning Lawyer to join its Planning and Compulsory Purchase team.The role involves advising on high-profile energy and infrastructure projects across the UK, including work under the Planning Act 2008, Electricity Act 1989, and other key planning legislation. You will be part of a highly experienced team known for providing strategic, standalone planning and CPO advice and work on major developments in renewable energy, transport, and infrastructure.The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ PQE (registered with the SRA or the Law Society of Scotland) with experience handling complex and high-quality planning matters. You should demonstrate strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated with a willingness to learn, and be capable of managing a diverse and demanding workload effectively.The Edinburgh office is growing rapidly and offers the chance to play a key role in a nationally integrated, supportive team. This is a full-time position with an award-winning firm, offering a competitive benefits package, hybrid working arrangements, and clear opportunities for career progression.If this position could be of interest, please do not hesitate to contact either Cameron or Steph for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 16565)

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-profile energy and infrastructure projects across the UK, including work under the Planning Act 2008 and Electricity Act 1989.
• Provide strategic, standalone planning and CPO advice and work on major developments in renewable energy, transport, and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE (registered with the SRA or the Law Society of Scotland).
• Experience handling complex and high-quality planning matters.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; self-motivated with a willingness to learn; able to manage a diverse and demanding workload.

Location & Benefits

Edinburgh office; full-time position with hybrid working arrangements, and a competitive benefits package. Opportunities for career progression within a nationally integrated, supportive team.

How to Apply

If this position could be of interest, please contact either Cameron or Steph for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 16565)