Overview

Planning Legal Director | 10+ PQE | Interational Law Firm | Birmingham

BCL Legal is pleased to be assisting a leading international law firm seeking a Legal Director to join its market-leading Planning team in Birmingham. This Planning Legal Director opportunity is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, with hybrid working as standard and a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

The Role

As a Legal Director in this growing Planning team, you would:

• Lead and support major development, infrastructure, and regeneration projects, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) and planning appeals.
• Advise a high-profile client base of developers, public sector bodies, and funders.
• Draft and negotiate complex planning agreements, including S106 and infrastructure agreements.
• Advise on compulsory purchase compensation, judicial reviews, and permitted development rights.
• Conduct planning due diligence in support of real estate transactions.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Play an active role in business development and client relationship management.

About You

To be successful in your application for this Planning Legal Director vacancy, you will have:

• A minimum of 10 years' PQE, with extensive experience in planning law.
• A strong background in handling large-scale development, infrastructure, or regeneration projects.
• Proven ability to lead on DCOs, CPOs, and complex planning matters.
• Excellent drafting, legal analysis, and communication skills.
• Experience advising on both public and private sector planning matters.
• A collaborative mindset and interest in supporting junior colleagues and growing client relationships.

The Offering

The successful Legal Director will be rewarded with:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A flexible, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
• The opportunity to lead on nationally significant projects.
• Genuine progression opportunities within a highly regarded national Planning team.
• Hybrid working with a Birmingham office base.

Apply Now!

To be considered for this Planning Legal Director vacancy, apply here with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for further information.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.