Planning Associate/Senior Associate

Robert Walters Ltd ,
Birmingham, West Midlands

Overview

Our client, a full-service global law firm, is seeking an experienced Planning Associate/Senior Associate to join their well regarded Planning team based in Birmingham. About the role This firm's Planning team is one of the largest in the UK and conduct a broad range of planning related issues, including town and country planning, highways/infrastructure, environment, compulsory purchase and land compensation matters, arising out of large and complex schemes across a diverse range of sectors. The role will have a broad planning focus and will involve: · planning law and its implications; · compulsory purchase and land compensation; · development consent orders; · judicial review; · listed buildings and conservation areas; · planning agreements and unilateral undertakings; · planning appeals; · planning applications; · planning enforcement; · planning due diligence; and · highways agreements About the person The Planning Associate/Senior Associate will be a UK qualified Solicitor with ideally a minimum of 3 PQE. Alongside an exceptional academic record, key skills that the Planning Associate/Senior Associate must possess include a keen attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a passion for Planning law, client focus and the ability to identify and develop appropriate networking opportunities. About the firm The hiring firm is a highly regarded international practice that continues to act as one of the leading progressive firms in Birmingham. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with some extremely well-respected partners nationally, being part of a team that genuinely encourages personal skills development and growth. This firm promote agile working so are happy to consider part time working, working from home or staggered hours.