Senior Planning Solicitor

5 days ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Iconic Resourcing Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Planning Solicitor to join our client's team in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced lawyer to play a key role in supporting the business with strategic investment, customer connection, and network upgrade projects across its operational regions.

About the Role:

  • Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, consenting, and property matters.
  • Manage legal support for securing consents and land contracts for major infrastructure projects.
  • Lead the preparation and representation at public inquiries, hearings, and statutory submissions.
  • Support cross-functional teams, including internal stakeholders and external advisors, to drive strategic projects forward.
  • Deliver commercially pragmatic legal advice to senior stakeholders and executive teams.
  • Develop and implement innovative legal processes and best practices to enhance the business's strategic objectives.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Qualification as a Solicitor with substantial experience in planning and/or property law.
  • Proven ability to deliver strategic legal advice around a range of planning issues, ideally within the energy or infrastructure sectors.
  • Experience managing large-scale development or energy projects, including handling environmental and legal consents.
  • A collaborative approach, with the ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external bodies.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.
  • Generous car allowance.
  • Robust pension scheme with double-matched contributions.
  • 36 days annual leave, plus options to purchase additional leave.
  • Bonus opportunities and a range of flexible benefits, including:
  • Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes.
  • Private medical insurance, health assessments, and financial wellbeing support.
  • Discounts on gym memberships, technology, restaurants, and more.
  • Access to professional development opportunities and global career pathways.


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