Associate / Senior Associate - Planning & Highways - #2070345

Simpson Judge Ltd


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Birmingham
Salary: £62,000 - £66,000 / year
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Simpson Judge Ltd
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 advising on regeneration schemes

  • Working closely with property teams on town centre regeneration and development projects

  • Delivering client training and supporting business development through networking

About You
  • 3+ years' PQE with strong experience in planning law

  • Proven expertise in Section 106 agreements, CPOs and planning advisory work

  • Confident supporting planning committees and handling appeals

  • Willingness to supervise junior lawyers and contribute to team development

  • Strong communication skills with an interest in client-facing work and networking

What's on Offer
  • Hybrid working

  • 25 days' annual leave plus additional Christmas gift days

  • Paid volunteering leave supporting social purpose initiatives

  • Excellent technical training and opportunities to develop sector expertise

  • Modern office facilities and full IT support for home working


Please contact Gaby on or email on gabriella.farebrother-


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