💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Planning Lawyer – Edinburgh

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Frasia Wright Associates
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 23, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

A UK‑wide law firm is currently recruiting a Senior Planning Lawyer to join its expanding Planning team in Edinburgh. The role involves advising on major UK development and infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, environmental and nationally significant schemes.

You will work closely with a highly experienced planning team on premium‑level mandates, including large‑scale development consent matters, compulsory acquisition, environmental assessments, and strategic planning advice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead on complex planning, infrastructure, and environmental matters.
  • Advise on development consent orders, compulsory acquisition, and strategic planning issues.
  • Review environmental statements and handle Environmental Impact Assessments.
  • Work on planning agreements, highway agreements, and related regulatory matters.
  • Support contentious planning work, including inquiries, examinations, and judicial reviews.
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