Senior Planning Associate — Urban Growth & Regeneration

Frasia Wright Associates; Haddington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Planning team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This award-winning group handles major development, regeneration, infrastructure and energy projects nationwide.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' PQE, strong planning experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while mentoring junior lawyers. Scottish-qualified candidates with cross-qualification are welcome.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ PQE in planning law.
• Strong academic background.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues.
• Commercially minded and client-focused.

Responsibilities

• Advising landowners, developers, and planning authorities on a broad range of planning matters.
• Handling complex planning applications and environmental assessment processes.
• Drafting and negotiating planning agreements (e.g., Section 106, infrastructure, and highways agreements).
• Advising on community infrastructure levy matters.
• Supporting the development and review of planning policy, local plans, neighbourhood plans, and development orders.
• Working on urban extensions, new settlements, garden communities, and major mixed-use schemes.
• Managing planning issues arising from major infrastructure and transport projects.
• Preparing for and coordinating public inquiries, including instructing counsel.
• Handling judicial review and High Court litigation relating to planning matters.
• Advising on listed buildings, conservation areas, assets of community value, and compulsory purchase matters.
• Conducting planning due diligence on commercial and corporate transactions, including energy, residential, retail and student accommodation schemes.

Skills

Planning law experience

Mentoring

Business development

Client communication

Education

Law degree (Scottish-qualified or cross-qualification)

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Planning team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This award-winning group handles major development, regeneration, infrastructure and energy projects nationwide.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' PQE, strong planning experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while mentoring junior lawyers. Scottish-qualified candidates with cross-qualification are welcome.