I’m working with a leading UK law firm with a standout reputation in planning, infrastructure and compulsory purchase work. Following continued growth and a significant increase in client demand, the Edinburgh team is looking to appoint planning lawyers across a range of experience levels to support an expanding and high-profile workload.
This is not a narrow or purely regional planning role. The team operates as one integrated national practice, advising on some of the UK’s most significant development and infrastructure projects while offering lawyers the opportunity to play a visible and meaningful role from the outset.
The practice advises both private and public sector clients across the full development lifecycle, from early consenting strategy and regulatory planning advice through to project delivery and dispute resolution where required. Its lawyers are trusted advisers on major planning and compulsory purchase matters and are recognised for delivering commercially focused, strategic advice on complex projects.
Applications are welcomed from lawyers with experience in any combination of town and country planning, development consenting, compulsory purchase and compensation, EIA and HRA matters, inquiries and examinations, or judicial review. The team is open-minded in its approach and values varied experience, welcoming applications from those currently in private practice as well as lawyers with local authority or in-house backgrounds.
The quality and variety of work are a major draw. Lawyers in the Edinburgh team are involved in nationally significant projects spanning energy, transport, utilities and the built environment, working on matters that are often politically sensitive, technically challenging and commercially important.
Recent and ongoing work includes major renewable energy developments, onshore and offshore wind projects, large-scale solar, pumped storage hydro, carbon capture initiatives, nuclear and interconnector developments, pipeline and water infrastructure, transport and rail projects, data centres, and large-scale redevelopment and regeneration schemes.
What sets this opportunity apart is the balance between top-tier work and a genuinely collaborative environment. You will be part of a highly regarded team where lawyers are encouraged to take ownership, contribute strategically and build strong client relationships, while benefiting from the support and expertise of experienced colleagues across the wider practice.
The culture is ambitious without being corporate for the sake of it — supportive, collegiate and invested in long-term development. Whether you are looking to deepen your planning specialism, broaden your infrastructure exposure or take the next meaningful step in your career, this role offers the platform and quality of work to do exactly that.
For planning lawyers in Edinburgh seeking market-leading work, high-profile projects and a team with genuine depth and reputation, this is an opportunity that stands out.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Neil Campbell at QED Legal.
