Planning Associate Top National Firm, Birmingham

Motus; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced planning lawyer to join their market-leading team in Birmingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with prestigious clients on a diverse range of projects, including major planning applications and infrastructure agreements. The firm is known for its strong reputation in the property sector and offers excellent career development opportunities. With a commitment to flexibility, including hybrid working options, this position promises a highly competitive financial package and the chance to make a significant impact in a progressive environment. If you are looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of planning law experience in private practice or public sector.
• Ability to manage major planning applications and projects.

Responsibilities

• Join a leading planning team working on major applications and developments.
• Provide planning support for infrastructure and section 106 agreements.

Skills

Planning Law

Client Management

Project Oversight

Negotiation Skills

Education

Law Degree

Professional Legal Qualification

Job description

Planning Associate

Award-winning UK Firm, Birmingham

Our Client

A well-established and highly-regarded national firm, our client has a multi-office presence and a long-standing Birmingham offering.Legal 500 and Chambers rated, the firm has a particular strength in the property sector and a reputation for punching well above its weight.

The Role

This is a ready-made role for an experienced planning lawyer to join a market-leading planning team, working with clients including national FTSE 250 and regional house builders. The interesting portfolio of work includes: major planning applications; planning enquiries on major developments; planning support on individual projects; major highways work and overseeing DCO, infrastructure and section 106 agreements.

You

You may currently be an experienced planning lawyer in another law firm or an in-house or public sector planning lawyer interested in a move or return to private practice. You may be looking for a step-up in terms of responsibility, or to move from a more anonymous role elsewhere.

You are likely to have at least 3 years’ of relevant planning experience and be looking for an opportunity to bring your skills to bear in a progressive firm where you can really make a difference and in a role which will offers much in terms of career development. Excellent flexibility including hybrid working and a highly competitive financial package awaits.

Next Steps

To apply, or to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jon Needham at Motus Recruitment on 07385506295 or via email at [e-mail]