Senior Lawyer

Are You a Qualified Lawyer With Planning Law Knowledge?

Are You Interested in Playing a Major Role on a Massive Infrastructure Project?

Salary: £65,400 - £81,780 (Birmingham) or £94,560 (London)
Location: Birmingham or London, minimum 3 days in office (anchor day Tuesday)
Closing Date: 23rd May 2025

I’m recruiting for a Senior Planning Counsel/Lawyer to join the in-house legal team of a nationally significant infrastructure project. This is a great opportunity to work at the forefront of UK planning law, advising on complex, high-profile matters.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor, admitted in England & Wales with an active practising certificate
• Strong, demonstrable experience in planning law.
• Background in private practice or public sector/local government.
• Experience with compulsory purchase matters.
• Previous line management experience.

The Role:
You'll be responsible for delivering expert legal advice across a broad range of planning issues, including:

• Town and Country Planning
• Planning enforcement
• Development consent and bespoke legislative frameworks
• Compulsory purchase and associated compensation claims
• Liaison with internal teams and external legal panel firms
• Advising on planning law matters across the organisation’s land and property interests

This role will have a 1 stage interview process on Teams.