Our client, a leading international law firm is seeking a Planning (Real Estate) lawyer to join its Planning and Public Law Team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. The team advises on high-profile development, infrastructure, and energy projects for a diverse client base including government bodies, developers, and investors.

The role covers a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious planning work, with responsibility for managing matters, supporting clients, contributing to business development, and mentoring junior team members.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Advising on planning applications, environmental assessments, and planning agreements
  • Supporting major development, infrastructure, and energy projects
  • Handling planning litigation, judicial reviews, and public inquiries
  • Conducting planning due diligence on transactions
  • Advising on compulsory purchase and planning policy

The ideal candidate will ideally be dual qualified (Scotland and England & Wales) and have a minimum of 5+ years’ PQE with strong planning expertise; however, the team is also keen to consider Scottish qualified candidates who are happy to go through dual qualification.

If this position could be of interest, please do hesitate to contact either Cameron or Teddie for a confidential discussion. (Assignment 11496)

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

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

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