Senior Associate & Planning & Highways

Simpson Judge Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in planning law is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer for their Birmingham office. This hybrid position involves advising on complex planning issues, negotiating Section 106 agreements, and supporting regeneration projects. Candidates should have at least 3 years of PQE in planning law and strong communication skills. The role offers excellent training, 25 days of annual leave, and paid volunteering leave. Join a collaborative team committed to social impact and career growth.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

Paid volunteering leave

Excellent technical training

Modern office facilities

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE with strong experience in planning law.
• Proven expertise in Section 106 agreements, CPOs and planning advisory work.
• Willingness to supervise junior lawyers and contribute to team development.

Responsibilities

• Advising on, drafting and negotiating complex Section 106 agreements.
• Providing legal support at planning committees and advising on complex planning issues.
• Progressing compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) and advising on regeneration schemes.
• Working closely with property teams on town centre regeneration projects.
• Delivering client training and supporting business development through networking.

Skills

Planning law expertise

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Client-facing work

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate - Planning & Highways

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)

Role Type: Fee Earner

The Role

An established and award-winning Planning team is continuing to grow and is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join its Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile and socially impactful projects across sectors including local government, housing and ecclesiastical organisations.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, non-hierarchical team that values individuality and supports long-term career development. The work is varied, meaningful and often community-focused, offering exposure to both day-to-day advisory matters and major regeneration projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on, drafting and negotiating complex Section 106 agreements
• Providing legal support at planning committees and advising on complex planning issues
• Progressing compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) and advising on regeneration schemes
• Working closely with property teams on town centre regeneration and development projects
• Delivering client training and supporting business development through networking

About You

• 3+ years' PQE with strong experience in planning law
• Proven expertise in Section 106 agreements, CPOs and planning advisory work
• Confident supporting planning committees and handling appeals
• Willingness to supervise junior lawyers and contribute to team development
• Strong communication skills with an interest in client-facing work and networking

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus additional Christmas gift days
• Paid volunteering leave supporting social purpose initiatives
• Excellent technical training and opportunities to develop sector expertise
• Modern office facilities and full IT support for home working

Please contact Gaby on #removed# or email on gabriella.farebrother-