Planning Solicitor

BCL Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Planning Solicitor, with opportunities from newly qualified to Legal Director level. This role involves working on high-quality planning matters and providing advice to major clients in the infrastructure sector. The firm values a forward-thinking culture, offering a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible working options. Apply now with your CV to further your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in planning law, open to NQ through Legal Director level.
• Keen to develop in town and country planning, highways, and infrastructure projects.
• Confident communicator with strong analytical and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of planning matters including planning litigation and advice.
• Be involved in significant national and regional schemes and infrastructure projects.
• Play a key role in the growth of the firm's presence in the northern and midlands regions.

Skills

Experience in planning law

Strong analytical skills

Strong drafting skills

Proactive and commercially astute

Client service orientation

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Planning Solicitor | Newly qualified through to Legal Director | National Law Firm | Birmingham

The Role

As a Planning Solicitor in this nationally respected team, you will:

• Work on a broad range of high-quality planning matters including town and country planning, compulsory purchase, infrastructure, highways, DCOs, enforcement, and planning litigation.
• Advise a loyal client base of housebuilders, developers, and infrastructure clients – including many of the UK's biggest housebuilders such as Taylor Wimpey, Lovell, Vistry, and Barratt.
• Be involved in significant national and regional schemes, including strategic residential developments, garden villages, and major infrastructure projects.
• Gain exposure to a full spectrum of planning work: from applications and appeals to enforcement, legal challenges, and compensation claims.
• Be part of a collaborative and highly experienced national team spread across five UK offices.
• Play a key role in the continued growth of the firm's northern and midlands presence – particularly at more senior levels, with progression available up to Partner.

About You

To be successful in your application for this Planning Solicitor vacancy, you will be:

• A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with experience in planning law – open to applicants from NQ up to Legal Director level.
• Experienced in (or keen to develop in) areas such as town and country planning, highways, CPO, compensation, and infrastructure projects (including DCO work - training will be provided where needed).
• A confident communicator with strong analytical and drafting skills.
• Proactive, commercially astute and committed to client service.
• Interested in business development and networking, particularly in the Midlands and North.

The Offering

The successful Planning Solicitor will be rewarded with:

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including bonus.
• A forward-thinking and inclusive culture that values flexibility and career development.
• Hybrid working and part-time options (minimum 4 days/week).
• Clear career progression with structured development and the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders.
• Access to high-profile clients and complex, rewarding work across the full planning and infrastructure spectrum.

Apply Now

To be considered for this Planning Solicitor 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.