Planning Solicitor / Associate (NQ-4 PQE)

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical insurance and health

Generous pension and life assurance

25 days annual leave (+5 purchase)

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is seeking a Planning Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) in Birmingham. The role offers salary from £60,000+ and a hybrid arrangement with 3 days of home working. You will work on high-profile planning matters within a growing national team.

You will advise diverse clients, including local authorities, developers and NHS Trusts, on contentious and non-contentious planning issues, with opportunities for career development and business development contributions.

Qualifications

• NQ–4 PQE Planning Solicitor.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Confident managing client relationships and working collaboratively.
• Commercially minded, organised and keen to contribute to business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning applications, appeals and inquiries.
• Handle Section 106 agreements and planning obligations.
• Manage compulsory purchase and highways matters.
• Assist with judicial reviews and statutory challenges.
• Address listed buildings, conservation issues and major development projects.

Skills

Planning law

Client management

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Birmingham | £60,000+ | 3 Days WFH

£60,000+ salary, 3 days working from home, and the opportunity to work on high-profile planning matters within a growing national team.

An exciting opportunity for a Planning Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) to join a highly regarded national law firm in Birmingham.

The firm offers an excellent platform for career development, exposure to high-quality work, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced planning specialists. With the team continuing to grow following a number of significant client wins, this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within an ambitious and supportive environment.

The Role

You will advise a varied client base, including local authorities, developers, registered providers, NHS Trusts, and major corporate organisations, on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious planning matters.

Your work will include:

• Planning applications, appeals and inquiries.
• Section 106 agreements and planning obligations.
• Compulsory purchase and highways matters.
• Judicial reviews and statutory challenges.
• Listed buildings and conservation issues.
• Major development, regeneration and infrastructure projects.

About You

• NQ–4 PQE Planning Solicitor.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Confident managing client relationships and working collaboratively.
• Commercially minded, organised and keen to contribute to business development.

What's on Offer?

• Salary from £60,000+, depending on experience.
• 3 days working from home.
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance and health assessments.
• Generous pension and life assurance.