Solicitor – Senior Solicitor (up to 5 PQE) | Planning

Company: Burness Paull
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Position

Solicitor – Senior Solicitor (up to 5 PQE)

Responsibilities

  • Advise a diverse client base on both contentious and non‑contentious planning and environmental matters.
  • Handle high‑profile, complex work across key sectors such as renewable energy, energy infrastructure, housebuilding, retail and leisure, and major commercial developments.
  • Participate in some of the most high‑profile planning litigation in Scotland.

Qualifications

  • Up to 5 years’ PQE in planning and environmental law.
  • Strong technical ability and excellent communication skills.
  • Proactive, organised and solutions‑focused approach with resilience, attention to detail, and pride in delivering high‑quality work.
  • Commercially aware and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Contact

Rhona.McKelvie@burnesspaull.com | 0141 273 6877

Closing date: 11 June 2026

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Posted: May 31st, 2026