Average Planning Solicitor salary in Birmingham

Planning Solicitor An established UK planning law practice is seeking a Planning Solicitor to join its growing team. The firm advises on complex and high-profile development projects across a range of sectors, delivering end-to-end planning law services including strategic advice, consenting, appeals, and litigation. About the Team The Planning team provides clear, commercially focused advice to a broad client base, including developers, landowners, house builders, retailers, and public sector bodies. The team works on a wide variety of matters, including: Major commercial development projects such as office, retail, and logistics schemesLarge-scale residential and mixed-use developments for national house buildersInfrastructure projects, including Development Consent Orders, particularly in transport-related sectorsCompulsory purchase matters for acquiring authorities and objectors, including regeneration schemes, compensation claims, and Upper Tribunal referrals The team actively engages with industry developments through client briefings, thought leadership, events, and tailored training programmes, as well as contributing to external professional training initiatives. About You You will be a qualified solicitor with the ability to: Manage your own caseload effectively, often to tight deadlinesProvide practical, commercial advice tailored to client objectivesNegotiate confidently and deliver effective solutionsCommunicate clearly at all levels and participate in a range of planning-related proceedingsBuild strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and external consultants Experience in the following areas would be advantageous: Drafting and advising on planning-related deeds and documentsPlanning agreements, infrastructure agreements, and compulsory purchase mattersBusiness development, marketing, and training activities What’s on Offer Competitive annual leave entitlement with flexibility optionsComprehensive benefits package, including health, wellbeing, and pension provisionsFamily-friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave optionsOpportunities for sabbaticals and flexible working arrangementsOngoing training and professional development This role offers the opportunity to work on high-quality planning matters while developing your career within a collaborative and forward-thinking team. Apply today with your CV! 

Planning Solicitor Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Birmingham A highly respected law firm is seeking a Planning Solicitor to join their nationally recognised Planning team in Birmingham. This opportunity offers you the chance to work on a diverse range of planning matters across a range of sectors and make your mark. You will be part of a genuinely friendly and non-hierarchical team that values individuality and thrives on supporting each other. The role provides excellent prospects for career progression, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and access to generous benefits package. What you'll do: Provide comprehensive legal advice on planning matters.Draft and negotiate complex section 106 agreements.Attend planning committees to offer legal support and guidance on intricate planning queries.Progress compulsory purchase orders.Deliver training sessions to clients on key planning topics and attend networking events to develop business relationships.Supervise junior lawyers within the team. What you bring: Demonstrable experience advising on complex planning matters with at least 2 years post-qualification experience.Proven track record of drafting and negotiating section 106 agreements.Expertise in progressing compulsory purchase orders.Ability to collaborate effectively with property lawyers on regeneration projects involving town centre redevelopment.Interest in contributing towards diversifying the client base through proactive relationship management. What's next: If you are ready to take your career forward within a truly supportive environment where your expertise can make a difference every day, we encourage you to apply now! Either click on the link provided or contact Laura Gripton on . Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

A highly respected law firm is seeking a Locum Planning and Highways Solicitor to join their nationally recognised Planning and Highways team in Birmingham. This opportunity offers you the chance to work on a diverse range of planning and highways matters across a range of sectors and make your mark. You will be part of a genuinely friendly and non-hierarchical team that values individuality and thrives on supporting each other. The role provides excellent prospects for further locum work, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and access to generous hourly rate. Job Title: Locum Planning and Highways Solicitor Contract: 3 to 6-month contractLocation: BirminghamHourly Rate: £50 - £65 per hour via umb or LTDWorking Pattern: Hybrid What you'll do: Provide comprehensive legal advice on planning matters. Draft and negotiate complex section 106 agreements. Attend planning committees to offer legal support and guidance on intricate planning queries. Progress compulsory purchase orders. Deliver training sessions to clients on key planning topics and attend networking events to develop business relationships. Supervise junior lawyers within the team. What you bring: Demonstrable experience advising on complex planning matters with at least 2 years post-qualification experience. Proven track record of drafting and negotiating section 106 agreements. Expertise in progressing compulsory purchase orders. Ability to collaborate effectively with property lawyers on regeneration projects involving town centre redevelopment. Interest in contributing towards diversifying the client base through proactive relationship management. What's next: If you are ready to take your career forward within a truly supportive environment where your expertise can make a difference every day, we encourage you to apply for the Locum Planning and Highways Solicitor now! Either click on the link provided or contact Sharna Duncan on . Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates