Planning & Environmental Solicitor

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.
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.
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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