Planning Solicitor

  • Robert Walters UK
  • Birmingham, Staffordshire
  • Feb 10, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Our client, a full-service law firm, is seeking a Planning Solicitor to join their established and well-regarded team based in Birmingham.

About the role

This firm's Planning team conducts a broad range of planning-related issues, including town and country planning, highways/infrastructure, compulsory purchase, and land compensation matters arising out of large and complex schemes across a diverse range of sectors.

The role will have a broad planning focus and will involve:

  • planning law and its implications;
  • compulsory purchase and land compensation;
  • development consent orders;
  • listed buildings and conservation areas;
  • planning agreements and unilateral undertakings;
  • planning appeals;
  • planning applications;
  • planning enforcement;
  • highways agreements;

About the person

The Planning Solicitor will be a UK qualified Solicitor with ideally a minimum of 1+ PQE.

Alongside an exceptional academic record, key skills that the Planning Solicitor must possess include a keen attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a passion for Planning law, client focus, and the ability to identify and develop appropriate networking opportunities.

About the firm

The hiring firm is a highly regarded practice that continues to act as one of the leading progressive firms in Birmingham. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with some extremely well-respected partners, being part of a team that genuinely encourages personal skills development and growth. This firm promotes a genuine work-life balance, and hybrid working is available.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Property

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Negotiable

Job Reference: VH5TNH-FDC9C58D

Date posted: 13 March 2025

Consultant: Laura Gripton

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