Planning Managing Associate

Planning lawyer seeking an exceptional quality of national work in a tight-knit, friendly, and high-performing team?

This Top 50 International firm balances prestigious clients and complex work with a considerate working environment and positive integration with life outside of the office.

Their highly respected national Planning team seeks a Managing Associate (5+ PQE) to join their vibrant Edinburgh office.

The Firm

Having an international reach, this full-service firm is highly regarded for its breadth and depth of legal expertise. Regardless of whether the client is a FTSE 100 company, small family business, or individual, the firm aims to build long-term trusted relationships built on a foundation of expertise and integrity.

Despite being a Top 100 firm globally, the business maintains an excellent working culture which insiders report is supportive and friendly. Partners are generous with their time and there is a sense of everyone genuinely pulling together to achieve shared goals.

Unlike many who manage the quality and range of work undertaken by this firm, there are ingrained flexible work practices, and an emphasis is placed on ensuring staff can work in a way that best suits them. Moreover, there is excellent support in place to encourage employees to pursue their areas of interest and specialism, meaning staff can direct their own careers resulting in increased fulfilment at work.

It boasts numerous Legal 500 and Chambers Tier rankings as well as many individuals who have gained individual recognition for their legal expertise and client management.

If you are seeking a reputable firm with flexibility, strong remuneration, and most importantly, a place where you will feel like a valued member of a team, this could be the firm for you.

The Role

As a Senior Planning Lawyer, you'll join a team that supports clients across a wide variety of sectors, including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and environmental projects. You'll play a pivotal role in:

• Advising on large-scale development projects and nationally significant infrastructure schemes.
• Drafting and negotiating planning and highway agreements.
• Managing compulsory purchase orders and providing strategic advice on planning applications.
• Assisting with judicial reviews, inquiries, and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
• Collaborating with colleagues across practice areas to support comprehensive real estate and infrastructure solutions.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to some of the UK's most ambitious and impactful developments while honing your skills in a supportive and highly skilled team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious solicitor with 5+ PQE in Planning
• Experience in relevant planning legislation (e.g. Town & Country Planning Act)
• Previous work with compulsory acquisitions, compensation matters, EIA/HRA, and judicial review is ideal
• Ability to manage complex and varied workloads efficiently to the highest standard
• Excellent verbal/written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills
• Has a proactive, innovative, and value-adding mindset

What's on offer

• Working for a Top 50 and multi-award-winning firm of significant prestige
• An opportunity to develop a revered reputation in the Planning practice area
• 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 contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747 / jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.