Senior Associate, Planning Solicitor – Edinburgh / Hybrid

Frasia Wright Associates; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its Planning and Compulsory Purchase team in Edinburgh. In this role, you will advise clients on significant projects like renewable energy installations and transport infrastructure. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of PQE in planning matters and is skilled in mentoring junior colleagues. This position offers a modern hybrid working model and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ PQE in complex planning matters.
• Experience in managing high-quality work.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across a wide range of nationally significant projects.
• Manage development from consent strategy to delivery.
• Work on major schemes including renewable energy and transport infrastructure.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Collaborative approach

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a highly regarded UK law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its Planning and Compulsory Purchase team in Edinburgh.

You will work alongside leading practitioners and play a key role in advising clients across a wide range of nationally significant projects. The practice spans the full lifecycle of development, from consent strategy through to delivery, and includes work on major schemes such as renewable energy installations, transport infrastructure, and utilities.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years’ PQE in complex planning matters, along with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and a proactive, collaborative approach. You should be confident managing high-quality work and mentoring junior colleagues.

The firm offers a modern hybrid working model and a working environment that reflects its commitment to both professional excellence and a positive, supportive culture.

If this position could be of interest, please do not hesitate to contact either Cameron or Teddie for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 17417)