Planning Legal Director- Birmingham City Centre | International Law Firm

Hybrid Working-This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Planning Lawyer to join a leading international law firm in Birmingham.

You will join a highly regarded national Planning team and work closely with an experienced Partner on complex, high-value and strategically significant projects. The role offers exposure to major infrastructure and development work, alongside genuine scope for leadership, client development, and progression.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and or supporting wider project teams on the promotion of DCOs and CPOs, and the management of Planning Appeals
• Drafting and reviewing planning-related legal agreements for developers, lenders, and public sector clients
• Conducting detailed legal research and analysis on law and related matters
• Supporting Real Estate colleagues with planning due diligence, including supervision where required
• Advising clients on planning regulations, policies, and procedures
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of planning law and policy developments
• Prioritising work effectively to maximise efficiency, ensure high service delivery, and meet all deadlines
• Supporting, supervising, and mentoring junior members of the team
• Building strong internal and external relationships to maintain key client accounts and develop business networks

Benefits and Compensation

• Employee Assistance Programme, free and confidential support including counselling
• Digital GP, 24/7 access to GP services, prescriptions delivered to your door, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy
• Health and Wellbeing App, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan, reimbursement for everyday healthcare costs including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, and consultant tests, with options to add family cover
• Life Assurance, 4x annual base salary
• Pension, employer contribution up to 7 percent
• Group Income Protection
• Holiday, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a top-tier international Planning and Real Estate practice, working on premium projects for a world-class client base, with real scope to influence strategy and growth.

If you are ambitious, client-focused, and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.