Planning Lawyer (NQ-3 PQE)

Are you an ambitious Planning lawyer seeking the finest work at an outstanding Top 20 firm, with unrivalled development opportunities? This award-winning business offers excellent pay, exposure to exciting clients and the highest quality of work. Their renowned Planning team are seeking Solicitors (NQ-3 PQE) to join their vibrant Edinburgh office.

For lawyers who are seeking an engaging and rewarding role, this highly ranked Tier ranked Legal 500 team provide an outstanding platform from which to enhance your career.

The Firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across a range of sectors. It has numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers & Partners top-ranked departments, as well as countless ranked individuals and rising stars. It is renowned for the legal talent it attracts, which is a testament to both the quality of the work, the ongoing staff development and the working culture. Despite its size, notable growth and strong profits, staff at the firm report a friendly and warm working environment and a management team who genuinely care for their workers. The firm has won numerous awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of the work produced, as well as for successfully cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Employees should expect exposure to top-quality international clients, as well as some of the foremost UK businesses and organisations and to receive support from some of the premier legal talents in the UK. Culturally, the business has a cutting-edge and innovative feel which is balanced by the friendly and collaborative nature of the office environment.

The Role involves working with this Legal 500-ranked Planning team, where you will gain exposure to exciting and innovative work with a diverse range of clients, supporting large-scale projects which are at the forefront of development in the UK. As a key member of the team, you will advise on market-leading projects in the Energy & Infrastructure sector. This includes working on a range of renewable technologies like wind, solar, nuclear, carbon-capture and battery storage as well as major projects in rail, road, air and more. The work you will be involved in will reshape the face of the UK for generations to come and is vital to transforming and modernising the landscape for sustainable and productive use. With renowned colleagues, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical and client relation skills while helping to cement your position as a go-to lawyer in the Planning sector. You can undertake a mix of contentious/non-contentious work as you see fit, allowing you to carve out a Planning role which is fulfilling for you specifically. By taking a lead on projects, developing new business and receiving continuous and ongoing professional development support, you will be in an enviable position to develop market-leading expertise and take a significant and exciting step forward in your career.

The Ideal Candidate is an ambitious individual with expertise in Planning. Experience in relevant planning legislation is key (e.g. Town & County Planning Act). Previous work with compulsory acquisitions, compensation matters, EIA/HRA and judicial review is ideal. You should have the ability to manage complex and varied workloads efficiently to the highest standard, be an excellent verbal/written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills, and possess a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset.

What’s on offer includes working for a Top 20 and multi-award-winning firm of significant prestige, an opportunity to develop a revered reputation in the Planning practice area, exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work, a bonus of up to 30%, and an excellent benefits package including well-being considerations, financial protection measures and generous holiday/leave allowances.