Planning Legal Director

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Legal Director to join their Planning team. The role involves overseeing major development projects, advising on planning law, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates must have over 10 years of PQE in planning law, with strong drafting and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, alongside hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working

Genuine progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years PQE in planning law.
• Experience with large-scale development and infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership on complex planning issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, infrastructure, and regeneration projects.
• Advise clients on planning agreements and compensation.
• Conduct planning due diligence in real estate transactions.

Skills

Planning law expertise

Client relationship management

Complex legal drafting

Legal analysis

Mentoring junior colleagues

Job description

Overview

Planning Legal Director | 10+ PQE | Interational Law Firm | Birmingham

BCL Legal is pleased to be assisting a leading international law firm seeking a Legal Director to join its market-leading Planning team in Birmingham. This Planning Legal Director opportunity is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, with hybrid working as standard and a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

The Role

As a Legal Director in this growing Planning team, you would:

• Lead and support major development, infrastructure, and regeneration projects, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) and planning appeals.
• Advise a high-profile client base of developers, public sector bodies, and funders.
• Draft and negotiate complex planning agreements, including S106 and infrastructure agreements.
• Advise on compulsory purchase compensation, judicial reviews, and permitted development rights.
• Conduct planning due diligence in support of real estate transactions.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Play an active role in business development and client relationship management.

About You

To be successful in your application for this Planning Legal Director vacancy, you will have:

• A minimum of 10 years' PQE, with extensive experience in planning law.
• A strong background in handling large-scale development, infrastructure, or regeneration projects.
• Proven ability to lead on DCOs, CPOs, and complex planning matters.
• Excellent drafting, legal analysis, and communication skills.
• Experience advising on both public and private sector planning matters.
• A collaborative mindset and interest in supporting junior colleagues and growing client relationships.

The Offering

The successful Legal Director will be rewarded with:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A flexible, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
• The opportunity to lead on nationally significant projects.
• Genuine progression opportunities within a highly regarded national Planning team.
• Hybrid working with a Birmingham office base.

Apply Now!

To be considered for this Planning Legal Director vacancy, apply here with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for further information.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.