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Were Hiring: Planning Lawyer (CPO Specialist) Principal Associate to PartnerAll potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.Location: Birmingham or Liverpool (Manchester, Leeds or Newcastle also considered)Team: PlanningPQE: 5+ yearsLevel: Principal Associate to PartnerSalary: 70,000-90,000k, dependent on experienceWe are working in partnership with a leading national law firm to recruit an experienced Planning Lawyer with particular expertise in compulsory purchase matters. This is an exciting opportunity to join a top-tier planning team with a strong reputation for high-quality work across both the private and public sectors.The team is collaborative and well-established, with a broad client base that includes major developers, local authorities, and landowners. Due to a significant pipeline of upcoming work, they are looking to appoint a senior lawyer at Principal Associate or Partner level.What you will be doingAdvising on compulsory purchase orders for both landowners and local authoritiesActing on strategic residential and New Town projectsAdvising on planning due diligence for land acquisitions and real estate financeDrafting and negotiating planning and highway agreementsDelivering day to day planning advice to housebuilders, promoters, public bodies and landownersSupporting wider team and business development initiatives across the national Planning groupWhat we are looking forQualified solicitor with 5 or more years post-qualification experience in planning lawDemonstrable experience advising on compulsory purchase mattersStrong technical skills and commercial awarenessExcellent communication and drafting abilityWell-organised with the ability to manage complex workloadsA collaborative team player, with the confidence to lead and mentor where appropriateWhy consider this roleJoin a nationally recognised team working on significant, high-impact projectsWork in a supportive and genuinely collaborative environmentEnjoy flexible working arrangementsReal opportunity to progress, including a clear path to partnership for the right candidateInterested?For more information or to apply, please contact sarah@re-culture.co.ukReCulture endeavour to be outstanding as a diverse and inclusive employer and are fully committed to present the best candidates for the role irrespective of background. We are keen to help our clients develop workforce representation from currently under-represented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities; Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT) people and those living with physical, mental and/or sensory disability.