Planning Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading L500-ranked firm in Glasgow as an NQ Planning Solicitor. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced partners on complex planning matters while advancing your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to develop your expertise in the planning sector.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Exposure to top-tier clients

Generous holiday/leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and grow career at a leading firm.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and engage with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex planning and environmental issues.
• Work directly with high-profile clients during various site visits.
• Handle planning issues related to housing, infrastructure, and retail.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

Education

NQ Planning Solicitor

Job description

This L500-ranked firm is seeking its next NQ Planning Solicitor to join its vibrant Glasgow office.

You will be working closely with two recognised Partners on complex Planning and Environmental matters, with daily interaction with high-profile clients.

This is a unique opportunity to kickstart your career and work alongside leading experts in the industry.

Firm

This well-known law firm is well-regarded for its expertise in a variety of practice areas, including commercial and corporate law, dispute resolution, employment law, property and private client services. They will always make sure they accommodate clients, putting customer care at the forefront of how they run their business and ensuring they are always building long-term relationships across the UK.

All employees have a bank of knowledge, making them market expertise in each of their fields. This ensures clients always receive the most up-to-date, relevant market information to deal with their cases effectively. Working as a team you will collaborate on larger cases, meaning you work closely with colleagues, boosting your sector knowledge and building your reputation as a reliable, well-informed Solicitor.

The award-winning Planning team is making significant strides in the industry, offering an exciting opportunity to join a thriving team, set up for continued success and career growth. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a clear career development pathway, this firm stands out for its welcoming, friendly, and motivated work environment, which employees praise as a key factor in its success compared to competitors.

If you are an ambitious and driven professional, who is seeking to work for a supportive firm, this is a truly unparalleled opportunity. You will be able to develop a depth of expertise that could see you ascend to the top of the legal profession in Planning.

Role
Upon joining the firm, you will become part of a renowned, L500 ranked Planning department. You will work alongside leading Partners with 30+ years of combined Planning experience, giving you accelerated industry insight.

While working alongside the Partners you will assist with a variety of planning and environmental issues such as onshore wind projects and Section 36 applications. You will be expected to work directly with high-profile clients and will be meeting these clients in person across Scotland on various site visits, planning inquiry meetings, BD events and conferences.

Alongside this, you will be tasked with working on planning issues related to housing, infrastructure, transport and retail projects, offering you a diverse workload ands the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of sectors.

A problem-solving attitude is essential for this role, as some planning and environmental issues can be complex and need a creative mindset to navigate these. Having experience in a Planning and a Litigation seat would also be beneficial.

Take this chance to kickstart your career in a leading Scottish national firm and work closely alongside industry experts. With clear career progression, an excellent benefits package and a lucrative salary, you don't want to miss this unique opportunity to become a renowned Planning Solicitor.

Ideal Candidate

• An NQ Planning Solicitor with a willingness to learn and grow their career at a leading firm
• Can manage a varied caseload and work with a range of clients
• A strong communicator who can engage with clients and colleagues alike
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current legal landscape

What's on offer

• Working for a highly regarded firm with an award-winning culture
• Clear progression potential
• A flexible working culture allows you to work in a way that best suits you
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• Excellent package including financial protection benefits, well-being considerations and generous holiday/leave entitlements

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom