Associate / Senior Associate - Planning & Highways

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Role Type: Fee Earner

The Role

An established and award-winning Planning team is continuing to grow and is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join its Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile and socially impactful projects across sectors including local government, housing and ecclesiastical organisations.

You'll be part of a collaborative, non-hierarchical team that values individuality and supports long-term career development. The work is varied, meaningful and often community-focused, offering exposure to both day-to-day advisory matters and major regeneration projects.

Key Responsibilities

Advising on, drafting and negotiating complex Section 106 agreements

Providing legal support at planning committees and advising on complex planning issues

Progressing compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) and advising on regeneration schemes

Working closely with property teams on town centre regeneration and development projects

Delivering client training and supporting business development through networking

About You

3+ years' PQE with strong experience in planning law

Proven expertise in Section 106 agreements, CPOs and planning advisory work

Confident supporting planning committees and handling appeals

Willingness to supervise junior lawyers and contribute to team development

Strong communication skills with an interest in client-facing work and networking

What's on Offer

Hybrid working

25 days' annual leave plus additional Christmas gift days

Paid volunteering leave supporting social purpose initiatives

Excellent technical training and opportunities to develop sector expertise

Modern office facilities and full IT support for home working

Please contact Gaby on (phone number removed) or email on gabriella.farebrother