Planning Solicitor

Planning Solicitor (NQ-5) – Edinburgh

A highly regarded Planning & Environment team is seeking a Solicitor (up to 5 years’ PQE) to support continued growth in Edinburgh.

This is an opportunity to work on high-quality, often high-profile matters across both contentious and non-contentious planning and environmental law.

The Work

You’ll advise a diverse client base including developers, energy companies and public sector bodies. Work includes:

• Planning applications, appeals and development strategy
• Renewable energy and infrastructure projects
• Residential and commercial development matters
• Planning disputes and litigation, including judicial review
• Environmental and regulatory advice

The Team

• Collaborative, inclusive and well-established team environment
• Exposure to complex, high-value and high-profile work
• Strong mentoring and structured development
• Clear and transparent progression opportunities

About You

• Have up to 5 years’ PQE in planning and/or environmental law
• Are commercially aware with a pragmatic approach
• Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team
• Are organised, proactive and solutions-focused
• Take pride in delivering high-quality work

Experience across both contentious and non-contentious planning matters is beneficial, but not essential.

The Offer

• High-quality and varied work
• Clear progression pathways
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Flexible working approach

If you’re looking to build your planning career within a forward-thinking and well-established team, this is an excellent next step.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal, or apply with an up-to-date CV.

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