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Planning Legal Director / Senior Associate (looking to step up)

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
Industry: Legal – Top 30 International Law Firm
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

About the role

A top Legal 30 international law firm is seeking a Planning Legal Director to join their Planning and Infrastructure team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step into senior leadership, or for an existing Legal Director seeking a fresh challenge within a prestigious international practice.

The team is well‑established, with a fantastic culture and strong work‑life balance. This hybrid role requires just two days a week in the office and offers a competitive salary, bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice on projects, regeneration, development, and infrastructure matters
  • Draft and review planning agreements and other legal documentation
  • Advise on compulsory purchase compensation, judicial reviews, and legal challenges
  • Promote Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs)
  • Conduct planning due diligence for acquisitions and financing
  • Handle planning enforcement actions
  • Chargeable hours: 1,500 per year
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Digital GP access (24/7 healthcare support)
  • App‑based health and wellbeing tools
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution)
  • Group Income Protection
  • 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with length of service
  • Relocation support (if required)

Why join

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, high‑performing international law firm with a strong focus on career development, work‑life balance, and long‑term retention.

If you’re an ambitious commercial planning solicitor looking for your next move within a market‑leading firm offering genuine progression and high‑quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

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Location:
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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