Planning Legal Director

Oculus Legal Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm is seeking a Planning Legal Director in Birmingham to join a highly regarded Planning team. This role involves leading complex projects, drafting legal agreements, and advising clients on planning regulations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in planning law and demonstrate ability in team leadership and strategic client development. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and comprehensive benefits including a health cash plan and life assurance.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital GP services

Health and Wellbeing App

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Pension with employer contribution

Group Income Protection

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Ambitious Planning Lawyer with experience in planning law.
• Ability to lead teams on complex projects and legal agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support project teams on DCOs and CPOs.
• Draft and review planning-related legal agreements.
• Conduct detailed legal research on planning law.
• Advise clients on planning regulations.

Skills

Legal Research

Client Advising

Project Management

Team Leadership

Job description

Planning Legal Director – Birmingham City Centre | International Law Firm

Hybrid Working – This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis.

£90,500 – £112,500 + Uncapped Bonus

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Planning Lawyer to join a leading international law firm in Birmingham.

You will join a highly regarded national Planning team and work closely with an experienced Partner on complex, high-value and strategically significant projects. The role offers exposure to major infrastructure and development work, alongside genuine scope for leadership, client development, and progression.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and or supporting wider project teams on the promotion of DCOs and CPOs, and the management of Planning Appeals
• Drafting and reviewing planning-related legal agreements for developers, lenders, and public sector clients
• Conducting detailed legal research and analysis on planning law and related matters
• Supporting Real Estate colleagues with planning due diligence, including supervision where required
• Advising clients on planning regulations, policies, and procedures
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of planning law and policy developments
• Prioritising work effectively to maximise efficiency, ensure high service delivery, and meet all deadlines
• Supporting, supervising, and mentoring junior members of the team
• Building strong internal and external relationships to maintain key client accounts and develop business networks

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme, free and confidential support including counselling
• Digital GP, 24/7 access to GP services, prescriptions delivered to your door, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy
• Health and Wellbeing App, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan, reimbursement for everyday healthcare costs including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, and consultant tests, with options to add family cover
• Life Assurance, 4x annual base salary
• Pension, employer contribution up to 7 percent
• Group Income Protection
• Holiday, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a top-tier international Planning and Real Estate practice, working on premium projects for a world-class client base, with real scope to influence strategy and growth.

If you are ambitious, client-focused, and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

📧Ellie Marshall – [e-mail]

📞07383 821952