Job Description
Senior Planning Lawyer
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Permanent
* Work on major commercial, residential & infrastructure schemes
* Flexible working
Our client, an international law firm with a strong presence in key global sectors, is seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to join their Birmingham office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning lawyer to work on high-profile development projects and contribute to the firm's continued success.
Position Overview
As a Senior Planning Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in advising on a diverse range of commercial development projects, residential schemes, and infrastructure work. You will collaborate closely with clients, local authorities, and other professionals to deliver practical, commercially-sound legal solutions.
Responsibilities
1. Manage a caseload of planning matters, meeting tight deadlines
2. Advise on major office, retail, and logistics development projects
3. Act for house builders on strategic residential schemes up to 5,000 homes
4. Handle infrastructure work, including Development Consent Orders
5. Assist with compulsory purchase matters for housing and regeneration schemes
6. Draft and ne...