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.
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