Senior Planning Lawyer

Organisation
Frasia Wright Associates
Reference
FW9754
Contract Type
Full-Time|Part-Time
Practice Area
Commercial Property, Energy , Environment , Infrastructure
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
Negotiable
PQE
5+ yrs
A UK-wide law firm is currently recruiting a Senior Planning Lawyer to join its expanding Planning team in Edinburgh.

Job Description

The role involves advising on major UK development and infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, environmental and nationally significant schemes.

You will work closely with a highly experienced planning team on premium-level mandates, including large-scale development consent matters, compulsory acquisition, environmental assessments, and strategic planning advice.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead on complex planning, infrastructure, and environmental matters.
Advise on development consent orders, compulsory acquisition, and strategic planning issues.
Review environmental statements and handle Environmental Impact Assessments.
Work on planning agreements, highway agreements, and related regulatory matters.
Support contentious planning work, including inquiries, examinations, and judicial reviews.
Assist with project management and collaborate with colleagues across the wider real estate practice.
Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Candidates should have 7+ years’ PQE level within a planning team, with strong knowledge of planning legislation including the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and, ideally, familiarity with the Planning Act 2008. Experience leading on complex planning agreements, handling inquiries, and supporting large-scale infrastructure projects is essential.

A collaborative mindset, technical strength, and enthusiasm for major development work will be key to success in this role. The salary package is competitive and aligned with experience.

If this position could be of interest, please contact Cameron or Teddie for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 18095)

cameron@frasiawright.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-adrain-22a81627/

teddie@frasiawright.com https://uk.linkedin.com/in/teddie-wright-7b017ab7

 

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