Are you an experienced legal professional with a passion for planning law? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can shape the future of urban development? If so, we have the perfect role for you!
We are working with a rapidly growing Law firm with a fantastic working environment, they have been building a recognised reputation across the Midlands for providing high quality planning advice and want to capitalise on the opportunities we have and grow our team further.
Join a forward-thinking legal firm renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where your skills and ambitions can truly flourish.
Position: Senior Planning Solicitor
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Within this role you will be providing advice on all aspects of planning law, including:
- S106 agreements
- Strategic planning advice
- Planning enforcement
- Urban extension
- Judicial review and public inquiries
- Planning applications
- Environmental impact assessments
- Highway agreements
- Development consent order applications
- Commercial planning due diligence
- Compulsory purchase
- Land assembly matters
- Regeneration
We're ideally looking for individuals with 3+ years PQE in planning or commercial real estate but are interested to hear from any candidates who may be looking to switch their specialism and have a passion for pursuing a career in planning. As this role will involve contentious and non-contentious planning law, a background in litigation will be beneficial.
Candidates for this role will also need to demonstrate the following:
- Excellent commercial acumen.
- Eagerness to take responsibility & ownership of client relationships.
- Curiosity and drive to learn about new areas of law.
- Focused on ongoing personal learning and development.
- Strong networking and business development skills
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines and targets
- Excellent collaborative and team