Associate / Senior Associate - Planning & Highways

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-