Planning Solicitor, Douglas Scott

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom, Birmingham

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

65000.00 - 85000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

Advising Ørsted 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

Requirements:

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

What we offer:

Top-tier work on nationally significant projects
Close-knit, collaborative team
Strong local identity
Regular client contact
Development opportunities of a major international firm

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 24, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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