Planning Solicitor

Planning Solicitor | Newly qualified through to Legal Director | National Law Firm | Birmingham BCL Legal is pleased to be assisting a top ranked national law firm that is seeking a Planning Solicitor to join its market-leading Planning team in Birmingham. This Planning Solicitor opportunity is offered on a full or part-time (4 days a week), permanent basis with flexible and hybrid working as standard. Excellent salary and benefits. The Role As a Planning Solicitor in this nationally respected team, you will: · Work on a broad range of high-quality planning matters including town and country planning, compulsory purchase, infrastructure, highways, DCOs, enforcement, and planning litigation. · Advise a loyal client base of housebuilders, developers, and infrastructure clients - including many of the UK's biggest housebuilders such as Taylor Wimpey, Lovell, Vistry, and Barratt. · Be involved in significant national and regional schemes, including strategic residential developments, garden villages, and major infrastructure projects. · Gain exposure to a full spectrum of planning work: from applications and appeals to enforcement, legal challenges, and compensation claims. · Be part of a collaborative and highly experienced national team spread across five UK offices. · Play a key role in the continued growth of the firm's northern and midlands presence - particularly at more senior levels, with progression available up to Partner. About You To be successful in your application for this Planning Solicitor vacancy, you will be: · A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with experience in planning law - open to applicants from NQ up to Legal Director level. · Experienced in (or keen to develop in) areas such as town and country planning, highways, CPO, compensation, and infrastructure projects (including DCO work - training will be provided where needed). · A confident communicator with strong analytical and drafting skills. · Proactive, commercially astute and committed to client service. · Interested in business development and networking, particularly in the Midlands and North. The Offering The successful Planning Solicitor will be rewarded with: · A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including bonus. · A forward-thinking and inclusive culture that values flexibility and career development. · Hybrid working and part-time options (minimum 4 days/week). · Clear career progression with structured development and the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders. · Access to high-profile clients and complex, rewarding work across the full planning and infrastructure spectrum. Apply Now! To be considered for this Planning Solicitor vacancy, apply here with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for further information. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.