Associate / Senior Associate - Planning & Highways
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- England,West Midlands,Birmingham
- Full Time, Permanent
- £62,000 - £66,000 per annum
Job Description:
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 or email on gabriella.farebrother-
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 or email on gabriella.farebrother-
Job number 3305825
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