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Planning Lawyer

Rolf Berryman

Birmingham

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GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to join their Birmingham office. This exciting role offers the chance to work on high-profile development projects and collaborate with clients and local authorities. You will manage a diverse caseload, providing practical legal solutions while ensuring compliance with planning law. The firm values work-life balance and offers generous benefits, including private medical insurance and opportunities for professional development. If you're looking to advance your career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension allowance

Life assurance

Three-month sabbatical every five years

Comprehensive maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Health and wellbeing programmes

On-site restaurant

Qualifications

Qualified lawyer with strong experience in planning law.
Excellent drafting skills for planning-related deeds and documents.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of planning matters, meeting tight deadlines.
Advise on major office, retail, and logistics development projects.

Skills

Planning Law

Drafting Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Caseload Management

Education

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Director at Rolf Berryman - Legal Recruitment - 07897 069 043

Location: Birmingham

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, an international law firm with a strong presence in key global sectors, is seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to join their Birmingham office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning lawyer to work on high-profile development projects and contribute to the firm's continued success.

Position Overview

As a Senior Planning Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in advising on a diverse range of commercial development projects, residential schemes, and infrastructure work. You will collaborate closely with clients, local authorities, and other professionals to deliver practical, commercially-sound legal solutions.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of planning matters, meeting tight deadlines
Advise on major office, retail, and logistics development projects
Act for house builders on strategic residential schemes up to 5,000 homes
Assist with compulsory purchase matters for housing and regeneration schemes
Draft and negotiate planning agreements and infrastructure agreements
Provide clear, practical advice with sound commercial judgment

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with strong experience in planning law
Excellent drafting skills for planning-related deeds and documents
Experience with planning applications, hearings, appeals, and due diligence
Ability to manage a caseload effectively and remain calm under pressure
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Collaborative approach to working with team members and clients
Generous annual leave with option to purchase additional days
Private medical insurance with option to add family members
Competitive pension allowance and life assurance
Opportunity for a three-month sabbatical every five years
Comprehensive maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes
Health and wellbeing programmes and on-site restaurant

At our client's firm, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment that values work-life balance, professional development, and collaboration.

How to Apply

If you're a qualified planning lawyer looking to advance your career with a leading international firm, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV below or email peter@rolfberryman.com

Seniority level

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Industries
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