Senior Associate & Planning & Highways

Simpson Judge; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Willenhall is looking for an experienced Associate/Senior Associate in Planning & Highways. This role involves advising on complex planning issues, drafting Section 106 agreements, and working on significant regeneration projects in a hybrid work environment. The firm offers a supportive team culture, excellent training opportunities, and a commitment to social purpose initiatives, including paid volunteering leave. Strong expertise in planning law and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Christmas gift days

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.
• Strong communication skills with an interest in client‑facing work and networking.

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.

Skills

Planning Law

Section 106 Agreements

CPOs

Client-facing Communication

Education

3+ years' PQE

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 (phone number removed) or email on gabriella.farebrother