Associate Planning Solicitor
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Birmingham, GB
Planning Solicitor 4 8 PQE Top-Tier Energy & Infrastructure Work Birmingham An international Top 100 law firm is growing its Birmingham-based Planning team and is looking for a talented solicitor (4 8 PQE) to join the ranks. This is a rare opportunity to work on some of the UK s most high-profile energy and infrastructure projects, all while being firmly rooted in the Midlands. Why this role? You'll be joining the UK s largest dedicated planning practice but more importantly, you'll be embedded in a friendly, fast-growing Birmingham team that s right at the heart of the firm s national Energy & Infrastructure strategy. Expect big-name clients, complex work, and real impact. The work is exceptional: Advising rsted on DCOs for major offshore wind projects (Hornsea 3 & 4) Leading on the largest utility-scale solar and battery farm DCO in the UK Supporting cutting-edge carbon capture projects for BP, Drax and Cory Advising National Highways on the £1.9bn A303 Stonehenge Tunnel DCO Acting on strategic planning and judicial review matters for nationally significant schemes What they're looking for: 4 8 years PQE in planning law, with experience in consenting, DCOs, TWA, TCPA, EIA/HRA, inquiries or judicial review Ideally from a leading national or regional practice A team player who brings technical excellence, commercial awareness, and energy Someone who s excited to play a visible role in Birmingham's major project landscape Why this team? This team offers the best of both worlds top-tier work on nationally significant projects with a close-knit, collaborative team. You ll enjoy a strong local identity, regular client contact, and all the development opportunities of a major international firm.To find out more about this excellent opportunity, apply below, or alternatively drop me an email with your CV attached toor give me a call on .