💼 Full-Time Position

Associate / Senior Associate - Planning & Highways

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Simpson Judge
📍 Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
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Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 08, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Associate / Senior Associate - Planning & Highways

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Role Type: Fee Earner

The Role

An established and award-winning Planning team is continuing to grow and is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join its Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile and socially impactful projects across sectors including local government, housing and ecclesiastical organisations.

You'll be part of a collaborative, non-hierarchical team that values individuality and supports long-term career development. The work is varied, meaningful and often community-focused, offering exposure to both day-to-day advisory matters and major regeneration projects.

Key Responsibilities

Advising on, drafting and negotiating complex Section 106 agreements

Providing legal support at planning committees and advising on complex planning issues

Progressing compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) and advi...