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🥝 Senior Planning Lawyer – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Posted June 23, 2026

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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