Sacco Mann
Planning Solicitor
Planning Solicitor at Sacco Mann, based in Birmingham, West Midlands, paying £62,000 - £70,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £62,000 - £70,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Solicitor
Bang in line with the market for solicitor
Reference job/planning-solicitor-2663.aspx
About the role
A national law firm is looking to recruit a Planning Solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE to join its Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within an established team, advising on a range of planning matters for a varied client base.
You will work alongside experienced colleagues on a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, gaining exposure to complex projects and the opportunity to build your expertise within a growing area of practice.
The Work will include:
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Advising on planning applications, permissions and conditions.
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Supporting clients with planning agreements, including Section 106 agreements.
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Advising on planning obligations, enforcement issues and appeals.
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Assisting with planning aspects of development and regeneration projects.
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Drafting and reviewing planning agreements and related documentation.
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Liaising with clients, local authorities, counsel and other professional advisers.
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Supporting senior lawyers on complex matters while developing your own client relationships.
About You:
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Between 1 and 4 years’ PQE in Planning Law.
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Experience advising on a range of planning matters, ideally including development-related work.
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Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
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A practical and commercially aware approach to legal advice.
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Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team.
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Keen to develop your technical expertise and progress within a national practice.
What's on Offer:
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The opportunity to join an established national law firm.
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A varied workload involving interesting planning and development matters.
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Support and guidance from experienced practitioners.
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Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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A collaborative team environment with exposure to a broad client base.
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Nicholas Fear on [phone removed] or email [email removed].
Reference: job/planning-solicitor-2663.aspx · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via Sacco Mann
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