Senior Planning Lawyer – Edinburgh / Hybrid

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to enhance its prestigious Real Estate and Planning team in Edinburgh. This full-time role offers hybrid working options, providing an excellent work-life balance. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of post-admission experience in Planning law, with a strong background in managing major projects across various sectors, including infrastructure and environmental. This position not only promises a dynamic work environment but also the opportunity to work on high-profile cases, making a significant impact in the field of Planning law.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ PQE in Planning matters.
• Experience in a diverse range of major projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex tasks across residential and commercial sectors.
• Handle contentious work in Judicial Review and Lands Chamber.

Skills

Planning Law

Judicial Review

Lands Chamber Proceedings

Renewable Energy

Town and Country Planning

Planning and Highway Agreements

Education

Law Degree

Post-Admission Experience

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Senior Planning Lawyer – Edinburgh / Hybrid, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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.