Planning Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking a Planning Solicitor in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role involves working on high-quality planning matters, including energy projects and planning agreements. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience, strong technical skills, and the ambition to contribute to team growth. This position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Genuine opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with relevant planning law experience.
• Proven ability to provide strategic and commercial planning advice.
• Enthusiasm for business development and team expansion.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across contentious and non-contentious planning matters.
• Work on energy consenting and large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the practice.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Ability to deliver clear, commercial advice

Collaborative mindset

Enthusiasm for client development

Ambition to expand the team

Education

Qualified solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE in planning law

Job description

Overview

Planning Solicitor (2 years'+)

A leading Scottish team is seeking a planning solicitor to join its growing practice in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

This opportunity offers exposure to high-quality planning matters across residential, commercial development, retail, energy and infrastructure. You will play a key role in strengthening the team’s national profile while advising a diverse and high-calibre client base.

The Role

You will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, including:

• Energy consenting and large-scale infrastructure projects
• Planning agreements and compulsory purchase
• Appeals and judicial reviews
• Strategic advice on complex planning issues

The role also provides scope to contribute to business development and support the continued growth of the Scottish planning practice.

What’s on Offer?

You will work alongside nationally recognised partners in a collaborative and supportive environment. The role offers varied, high-quality work and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE in planning law
• Strong technical skills and the ability to deliver clear, commercial advice
• Collaborative mindset with enthusiasm for client development
• Ambition to play an active role in the expansion of the Scottish planning team