Job Description
Are you an ambitious Planning Solicitor seeking high-quality work at one of the best law firms to work for in the country?
This leading Scottish firm is seeking a Planning Associate (2+ PQE) to join their friendly Edinburgh team and have the opportunity to take on a high-quality contentious and non-contentious caseload.
The Firm:
Consistently recognised for its innovative and forward-looking approach this Big 4 leading Scottish firm is known for going above and beyond to invest in its people. This is a firm that will empower you to become the best version of yourself, develop new skills and make definitive steps forward in your career.
They have been recognised for developing industry-leading expertise across a range of practice areas, and have received numerous Legal 500 and Chambers and Partner rankings. Further, the quality of the work and legal talent at the firm has resulted in many of the lawyers gaining individual recognition within their chosen areas of expertise.
You will be given responsibility from day one and progression is actively encouraged from the top down. This, alongside the firm's ambitious growth plans, means you can expect a clear and fast-track progression pathway.
As a full-service and independent law firm, the business is one of only a handful in Scotland to cater to such a broad range of clients. From local families and high net-worth individuals all the way up to global conglomerates, you will gain exposure to the holistic spectrum of clientele and work.
Last but not least, this firm has an award-winning culture which continues to permeate the business as it executes an impressive growth plan.
If you are seeking to develop your expertise in Planning and take a rewarding step forward in your career, this is a real opportunity to do so.
The Role:
You will join an expert Partner-led planning team where you will gain exposure to an exciting and varied workload. Providing a mixture of litigation and project support, on the contentious side you will work on enforcement actions, appeals, public inquiries, compensation claims and judicial challenges, whilst also supporting ongoing advice, drafting and contractual support in relation to planning projects.
Managing your workload to achieve client objectives, whilst being able to learn and develop your skills via the support of the Partners. With renowned colleagues, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical and client relation skills while helping to cement the company’s reputation as a leader in the Planning sector.
The platform for progression is clear and for someone looking for an engaging role with quality national work, this is an exceptional opportunity to develop your career.
Requirements:
- As a guide, this role would suit a Planning Lawyer between 1 – 4 years PQE
- Experience in litigation as well as project-focused planning work
- Ability to manage complex and varied workload efficiently to the highest standard
- Excellent verbal/written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills
- Leadership experience and a desire to mentor junior team members
- Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset
What’s on offer
- Working for an award-winning independent firm
- An opportunity to develop a revered reputation in the Planning practice
- Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
- First-rate career development opportunities
- Excellent salary
- Excellent benefits package and well-being considerations
Apply now for immediate consideration or call Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 for a confidential conversation.