Planning Partner (Head of Department)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Planning Partner. Responsibilities include overseeing a planning team and providing expert legal guidance on planning matters. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with over 10 years of experience in planning law, and demonstrable leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to lead a growing practice and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with minimum ten years PQE required.
• Strong background in planning law required.
• Ability to inspire and manage a team across locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of planning lawyers ensuring their growth.
• Provide guidance on planning matters across sectors.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for client representation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Planning law expertise

Education

Qualified solicitor with at least ten years PQE

Job description

Overview

Planning Partner is sought to join a leading national law firm. The role is based in Birmingham with travel to the firm’s other offices. To apply or for an initial confidential discussion or to register your interest, please contact Penny on 01214541004 or, out of hours, on mobile [phone] or email [e-mail] with your CV.

Responsibilities

• As the appointed planning partner you will need to be prepared to come in and hit the ground running.
• You will be overseeing a team of talented planning lawyers ensuring their growth and development.
• You will provide expert guidance on a wide range of planning matters from residential to commercial developments both in the private and the public sector.
• You will be developing and executing strategic plans to ensure our clients receive the highest quality of legal advice and representation.
• You will be collaborating closely with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• You will also need to be prepared to work closely with the partnership especially the real estate team.
• You will also need to prepare a strategic business plan as part of the recruitment process which will help form your three strategy for growth and the overall plan for the planning team.

Qualifications

• You will need to be a qualified solicitor with at least ten years PQE and a strong background in planning law both within the private and also the public sector.
• Ideally you will already be a partner in a law firm and will be looking for the next challenge in your career.
• You will be able to demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to inspire and manage a team across a number of different locations.
• You will have exceptional problem solving and negotiation skills and will be dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards.
• Technically astute you will be well versed in all elements of planning, highways and environmental law.

Additional information

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