Associate​/Senior Associate - Planning & Highways

Associate / Senior Associate - Planning & Highways

Location:

Birmingham (Hybrid) | Role Type:
Fee Earner

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.fare brother