Job Description

Oculus

is partnering with a

Top 20 international law firm

to recruit a

Legal Director

into their

Planning and Infrastructure team

-- a powerhouse group leading on

landmark regeneration and nationally significant development projects

across the UK.

If you're the kind of Planning lawyer who thrives on complexity --

Development Consent Orders (DCOs)

,

Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs)

, and

Section 106 agreements

-- this is your platform to work alongside one of the country's most respected names in planning law, on projects that literally reshape skylines.

Why this role?

Work directly with a

Tier 1-ranked Partner (Legal 500)

-- recognised as a leading individualin planning and land assembly, with over 20 years' experience delivering top-drawer strategic advice. Advise major UK and international developers, funds, investors, and public bodies on

transformative, big-ticket projects

. Handle the full lifecycle of major schemes -- from

site acquisition and promotion

through to

consent, delivery, and land compensation

. Gain exposure to work across

transport, energy, logistics, town centre regeneration, retail, health, and education

. Join a

tight-knit, technically elite team

trusted to deliver on the UK's most ambitious infrastructure developments. Enjoy

real autonomy, hybrid flexibility, and reward structures

that recognise high performance.

What you'll do

Lead and advise on

DCOs, CPOs, Section 106 agreements

, and complex planning instructions. Draft and negotiate

planning-related legal agreements

for developers, lenders, investors, and public sector clients. Coordinate multi-disciplinary advisory teams on large-scale land assembly and infrastructure projects. Advise on

compulsory purchase compensation

,

judicial reviews

, and

planning appeals

. Support real estate colleagues with

planning due diligence

on acquisitions, disposals, and financings. Mentor and develop junior lawyers, shaping the next generation of planning talent. Drive business development and strengthen long-term client relationships.

What you'll bring

Qualified Solicitor (6+ PQE)

with significant experience in

planning, development, and/or infrastructure law

. Expertise in

Section 106

,

CPO

, and

DCO

work. Confidence handling complex statutory processes and high-value, multi-stakeholder projects. Strategic mindset and strong client relationship skills. Clear, commercially focused communicator. Natural leader who inspires, mentors, and delivers excellence.

The rewards

Hybrid working:

2 days in the Birmingham office

World-class benefits:

private medical, life assurance, income protection, pension and more

Career trajectory:

direct line into Partnership potential

Prestige projects:

work that defines skylines, infrastructure, and communities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 100,000.00-110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B4