Senior Planning Lawyer

The Senior Planning Lawyer position in Edinburgh, Scotland centres on leading on complex planning, infrastructure, and environmental matters. It would suit someone who can bring careful technical judgement and practical problem-solving to the role.

What the work leans on

A UK‑wide law firm is currently recruiting a Senior Planning Lawyer to join its expanding Planning team in Edinburgh. Involves advising on major UK development and infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, environmental and nationally significant schemes.

Legal work involved

• Leading on complex planning, infrastructure, and environmental matters.
• Advise on development consent orders, compulsory acquisition, and strategic planning issues.
• Handle Environmental Impact Assessments.

Legal skills and experience

• Relevant legal, paralegal, conveyancing, casework, or administrative experience may be useful.