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 and Wales with an active practising certificateStrong, 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 PlanningPlanning enforcementDevelopment consent and bespoke legislative frameworksCompulsory purchase and associated compensation claimsLiaison with internal teams and external legal panel firmsAdvising on planning law matters across the organisation s land and property interests This role will have a 1 stage interview process on Teams. ..... full job details .....