Planning Solicitor

eNL; Park Central; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Planning Solicitor for its Birmingham practice. The role covers planning applications, appeals, and development agreements, with a varied caseload for developers, landowners, businesses and public sector bodies.

The successful candidate will have around four years' post-qualification experience, strong drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage own matters while working with experienced solicitors in a supportive Midlands team.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning law and related regulatory matters.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Planning applications, appeals and enforcement matters
• Section 106 agreements and other planning obligations
• Development and regeneration projects
• Advising developers, landowners and businesses on planning strategy
• Planning due diligence and transactional support
• Environmental and related regulatory matters

Skills

Planning law knowledge

Client-facing

Drafting and advice

Caseload management

Job description

A Planning Solicitor is sought by a regional law firm in Birmingham, offering £60,000 to £75,000 annually on a full-time basis. The successful candidate, around four years' post-qualification experience, will manage a varied caseload covering planning applications, appeals, and development agreements. Clients span developers, landowners, businesses, and public sector bodies, so strong communication and technical knowledge of planning law are essential. Working alongside seasoned lawyers, the appointee will handle matters across the Midlands, with scope to build expertise and take on responsibility within a supportive practice. This permanent position suits a qualified solicitor ready to advance their career in a well-regarded regional team.

Planning Associate Solicitor – Birmingham 4+ PQE | Birmingham | Regional Law Firm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Solicitor to join the planning team of a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm in Birmingham. The firm has an excellent reputation across the Midlands and acts for a diverse client base, including developers, landowners, businesses and public sector organisations. Due to continued growth, the team is now looking to recruit a Planning Associate at around the 4 years' PQE level. This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning lawyer looking to develop their career within a supportive and ambitious regional practice, working alongside experienced lawyers on a varied and interesting caseload.

The Role

You will have the opportunity to advise on a broad range of planning matters, working closely with clients and colleagues across the firm. Your work is likely to include:

• Planning applications, appeals and enforcement matters
• Section 106 agreements and other planning obligations
• Development and regeneration projects
• Planning issues arising from residential and commercial developments
• Advising developers, landowners and businesses on planning strategy
• Planning due diligence and transactional support
• Environmental and related regulatory matters

You will have significant client contact and will be encouraged to develop strong relationships with existing clients, as well as becoming involved in networking and business development activity.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have around 4 years' PQE and have gained solid experience within a recognised Planning team. You will need:

• Good technical knowledge of planning law
• Experience advising on a range of contentious and/or non-contentious planning matters
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• The ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate support
• Strong commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
• The confidence to deal directly with clients and other professionals
• A genuine interest in developing your career within planning

The firm is looking for someone who is ambitious, personable and commercially minded, with the ability to work collaboratively while taking responsibility for their own matters.

What's on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected regional law firm with a strong presence across the Midlands. You will benefit from high-quality work, a supportive team environment, genuine career progression and the opportunity to develop your profile within the Birmingham planning market. If you are a Planning Solicitor at around 4 years' PQE and are considering your next career move, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and growing team.