Planning Solicitor

Robert Walters UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Planning Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse range of planning-related issues, including town and country planning, compulsory purchase, and development consent orders. You will collaborate with respected partners, fostering your professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The firm promotes hybrid working and values personal development, making it an ideal environment for ambitious legal professionals. If you are passionate about planning law and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Accelerated career progression

Dynamic culture

Expert training

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ PQE as a Planning Solicitor with a focus on planning law.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of planning-related issues including planning law.
• Involve in compulsory purchase, land compensation, and planning appeals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Client focus

Networking

Planning law knowledge

Education

UK qualified Solicitor

Exceptional academic record

Job description

Our client, a full-service law firm, is seeking a Planning Solicitor to join their established and well-regarded team based in Birmingham.

About the role

This firm’s Planning team conducts a broad range of planning-related issues, including town and country planning, highways/infrastructure, compulsory purchase, and land compensation matters arising out of large and complex schemes across a diverse range of sectors.

The role will have a broad planning focus and will involve:

• planning law and its implications;
• compulsory purchase and land compensation;
• development consent orders;
• listed buildings and conservation areas;
• planning agreements and unilateral undertakings;
• planning appeals;
• planning applications;
• planning enforcement;
• highways agreements;

About the person

The Planning Solicitor will be a UK qualified Solicitor with ideally a minimum of 1+ PQE.

Alongside an exceptional academic record, key skills that the Planning Solicitor must possess include a keen attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a passion for Planning law, client focus, and the ability to identify and develop appropriate networking opportunities.

About the firm

The hiring firm is a highly regarded practice that continues to act as one of the leading progressive firms in Birmingham. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with some extremely well-respected partners, being part of a team that genuinely encourages personal skills development and growth. This firm promotes a genuine work-life balance, and hybrid working is available.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Property

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Negotiable

Job Reference: VH5TNH-FDC9C58D

Date posted: 13 March 2025

Consultant: Laura Gripton

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