Senior Infrastructure/Planning, Managing Associate/Legal Director – Edinburgh / Glasgow

Frasia Wright Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Planning lawyer to join its national Planning and Future Energy team at Managing Associate or Legal Director level, in Edinburgh or Glasgow. The role offers full flexibility, including part-time or full-time working arrangements.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years' PQE in planning/infrastructure law, with demonstrable experience advising on nationally significant projects and/or DCOs, and the ability to lead, supervise

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 7+ years' PQE in planning/infrastructure law.
• Experience advising on nationally significant infrastructure projects and DCOs.
• Experience with public and private sector clients; local authority exposure advantageous.
• Strong commercial mindset and proven client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex planning advice, applications and appeals, focusing on transport and renewables.
• Advise on nationally significant infrastructure projects, including DCOs.
• Handle consenting matters for offshore wind developments.
• Collaborate with colleagues across UK offices and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to business development and strengthen client relationships.
• Support growth of the infrastructure and DCO practice and share knowledge.

Skills

Planning & infrastructure law

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Solicitor with 7+ years PQE

Job description

An established UK law firm is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Planning lawyer to join its national Planning and Future Energy team at Managing Associate or Legal Director level. The firm advises across all three UK legal jurisdictions, with particular strength in future energy, planning, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading on complex planning advice, applications, and appeals, with a focus on transport and renewable energy projects
• Advising on nationally significant infrastructure projects, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs)
• Acting on consenting matters for offshore wind developments
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple UK offices
• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior team members
• Contributing to business development and strengthening existing and new client relationships
• Supporting the growth and development of the firm’s infrastructure and DCO practice
• Participating in internal knowledge-sharing and training initiatives

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with 7+ years' post-qualification experience (or equivalent) in planning and/or infrastructure law. They will have demonstrable experience advising on nationally significant infrastructure projects and/or Development Consent Orders, alongside experience working with both public and private sector clients; prior exposure to local authority work would be advantageous. A strong commercial mindset is essential, with proven ability to build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development activity. The role requires a confident and collaborative leader with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.

This opportunity would suit a senior planning lawyer looking to play a visible role in a growing, collaborative national practice, with genuine flexibility and progression at a senior level. The role offers full flexibility, including part-time or full-time working arrangements.

Senior Infrastructure/Planning, Managing Associate/Legal Director - Edinburgh / Glasgow Glasgow