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About The Role
This full-time position as a Planning & Environmental Solicitor in Birmingham offers a salary of £70,000 to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. The successful candidate will join a national team advising public and private clients on contentious and non-contentious planning, environmental, regeneration and compulsory purchase matters. Applicants should have at least three years' post-qualification experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to manage client relationships. Responsibilities include handling complex, high-value cases, contributing to business development, and supporting junior colleagues. The role suits a solicitor keen to develop expertise within a collaborative, growing practice.
Planning & Environmental Solicitor, 3+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £70,000+ (DOE) - We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Environment & Planning Solicitor to join a growing national Planning & Environmental team. This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor who wants to work on complex, high-value matters, develop strong client relationships and play a key role in a collaborative national team. JOB REF:5567.
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The Role
The team advises a broad range of public and private sector clients on both contentious and non-contentious planning, environmental, regeneration and compulsory purchase matters. As part of the role, you will have the opportunity to undertake a varied mix of planning and environmental work while also taking responsibility for the management and development of the Statutory Agreement team. You will be responsible for a varied caseload to include Section 278 and Section 38 Highways Act agreements, Section 104 Water Industry Act agreements, Deeds of Easement and Substation Lease Agreements. You will oversee and manage this function, providing valuable support to a busy national Planning team.
Skills Required
We are looking for a solicitor who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability, commercial awareness and a genuine desire to deliver excellent client service.
- Proven experience managing a team, supervising transactional casework and supporting the development of colleagues.
- Experience in dealing with statutory and infrastructure agreements, ideally including highways agreements.
- Strong technical and organisational skills.
- The ability to manage a busy caseload and work effectively to deadlines.
- The confidence to take responsibility for matters and manage files independently where appropriate.
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On Offer
- Competitive remuneration package
- Genuine career progression
- Hybrid working arrangements
How To Apply
Contact Penny at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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