Planning Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Planning Solicitor with over 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE). This hands-on role involves working on a variety of planning and infrastructure matters, providing advice to developers on planning applications and participating in contentious as well as non-contentious issues. The firm offers a competitive package, career development opportunities, and an inclusive work environment. Applicants should have strong commercial awareness and excellent client-facing skills.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in planning applications and Section 106 agreements.
• Proficiency in advising on infrastructure projects.
• Ability to handle both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise developers on planning applications.
• Support compulsory purchase and land negotiation matters.
• Assist in planning enforcement and appeals.

Skills

Planning law expertise

Strong commercial awareness

Client engagement

Negotiation skills

Education

3+ years PQE as a solicitor in planning or related law

Job description

Planning Solicitor – Birmingham – 3+ Years PQE – A leading national law firm is seeking a Solicitor to join its Planning team in Birmingham.

This is a hands‑on role offering exposure to a wide range of planning and infrastructure matters, including town and country planning, highways, compulsory purchase, planning litigation, enforcement, and infrastructure projects.

The Role

As part of a dynamic and nationally recognised team, you will:

• Advise developers and housebuilders on planning applications, Section 106 agreements, and strategic residential and mixed‑use developments.
• Support compulsory purchase matters, including compensation and negotiations with landowners.
• Assist with contentious matters such as appeals, call‑ins, and planning enforcement.
• Contribute to business development and client engagement within the Midlands.
• Work alongside senior lawyers to develop expertise in infrastructure and Development Consent Orders (DCOs).

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years PQE as a solicitor in planning, compulsory purchase, or related infrastructure law.
• Exposure to contentious and non‑contentious planning matters.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent client‑facing skills.
• Proactive approach, with a “can‑do” attitude and commitment to delivering results.
• Interest in building a career within a collaborative, high‑profile team.

Why Apply

• Work on high‑profile strategic schemes and infrastructure projects.
• Develop your career with a supportive, forward‑thinking legal team.
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package and access to professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a flexible and inclusive work environment that values wellbeing and career progression.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to broaden their planning and infrastructure expertise in a thriving, national practice while working in the heart of Birmingham.

How to Apply

Contact Rebecca Barry at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. We will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible. If it’s a fit, Rebecca will talk you through all the details of the role, the company, team culture, career opportunities and package. If you feel it ticks the right boxes, only then we will share your CV with our client. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary level purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.