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