Planning Lawyer

A leading Scottish Planning team is seeking a senior solicitor to join its high-profile practice in Glasgow or Edinburgh.

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.

The team advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including:

• Complex planning applications and infrastructure projects
• Public inquiries, judicial review, CPOs, DCOs
• Urban extensions, major regeneration, and mixed-use schemes
• Energy projects including solar, BESS, and wind developments

The Role

• Advise developers, landowners, and local authorities on planning law matters
• Draft and negotiate S106 agreements, infrastructure agreements, and other planning instruments
• Support public inquiries, judicial review, and broader planning litigation
• Conduct planning due diligence for commercial and corporate transactions
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development and business growth

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years' PQE, dual qualification preferred (Scottish-qualified candidates open to dual qualification will be considered)
• Strong experience in planning agreements, CIL, complex development or infrastructure projects, and compulsory purchase matters
• Excellent client service, commercial awareness, and the xwzovoh ability to work independently within a collaborative team

Why Apply

This is an exceptional opportunity to work on landmark projects across Scotland, take a leading role in a top-tier team, and help shape the growth and profile of a dynamic planning practice.

For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up to date CV.