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.
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