Planning Solicitor

Planning Lawyer (5+ years') – Glasgow

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

You will have:

• 5+ years' PQE, dual qualification preferred (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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