Senior Planning Lawyer – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates

Full-time Edinburgh, Scotland Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers

Posted:

June 16, 2026

Location:

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Posted: June 16, 2026

Deadline: July 26, 2026