Senior Associate Lawyer- Planning

Thomson Legal; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK law firm in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Associate-level lawyer to join their Planning team. The role entails advising clients on major renewable projects, handling planning applications and appeals, and supporting local authorities. Candidates should have a solid background in Planning law, with experience in renewable energy being a plus. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Ideally a lawyer at Associate/Senior Associate/Managing Associate level with a strong background in Planning law.
• Experience of renewable energy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on the consenting of major onshore wind, hydro, and solar projects.
• Acting for regional and national housebuilders on planning applications and appeals.
• Advising local authorities on planning and compulsory purchase orders.

Skills

Planning law

Advising on renewable energy projects

Judicial challenges

Planning applications and appeals

Education

Qualified lawyer in Scotland and/or England & Wales

Job description

Highly respected UK law firm are currently looking to add to their team with a Senior Associate level lawyer to join their Planning team based in Edinburgh.

Role Profile:

• Advising international/national clients on the consenting of major onshore wind, hydro and solar projects.
• Acting for regional and national housebuilders on planning applications and appeals across Scotland, including strategic scale developments.
• Judicial challenges.
• Advising on a diverse range of development proposals, retirement communities and minerals.
• Advising a number of local authoritieson planning and compulsory purchase orders.

Candidate Requirements:

• Ideally, you will be a lawyer at Associate/ Senior Associate/ Managing Associate level and with a strong background in Planning law.
• Experience of renewable energy would also beadvantageous.
• The firm are interested in speaking to lawyers who are qualified in Scotland and/or England & Wales.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply:

For a confidentialdiscussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]