Senior Planning Lawyer – Edinburgh / Hybrid

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in Edinburgh is looking for a Senior Planning Lawyer to join their esteemed Real Estate and Planning team. The successful candidate will handle diverse planning law matters while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. Ideal candidates should have significant post-admission experience and a solid understanding of infrastructure and environmental projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ PQE in Planning matters.
• Experience in renewable energy is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Town and Country planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex tasks across residential and commercial sectors.
• Handle contentious work in Judicial Review and Lands Chamber.
• Work on planning and highway agreements.

Skills

Planning Law

Judicial Review

Lands Chamber Proceedings

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

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Senior Planning Lawyer – Edinburgh / Hybrid, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Our client, an international law firm, is currently seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to join its highly regarded Real Estate and Planning team in Edinburgh. The team manages a variety of complex tasks across residential, commercial, infrastructure, environmental, and waste sectors, including contentious work in Judicial Review and Lands Chamber proceedings.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years’ PQE with post-admission experience in Planning matters, encompassing a diverse range of major projects within the Infrastructure and Real Estate sectors. Experience in renewable energy and knowledge of Town and Country planning would be advantageous, as well as experience in planning and highway agreements.

This is a full-time position offering hybrid working options for work-life balance.