Planning Associate / Senior Associate – Bristol

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Associate or Senior Associate to join a highly regarded Planning & Environmental team at a leading UK Top 100 law firm, recognised by both Chambers and Legal 500.

Working with developers, infrastructure providers, investors and landowners, you'll advise on a broad range of planning matters, including major infrastructure projects, development schemes and complex planning transactions.

Key areas of work include:

• Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and infrastructure consenting regimes
• Town and Country Planning Act matters
• Planning applications, appeals and development strategy
• Section 106, highways and infrastructure agreements
• Planning support on real estate, energy and corporate transactions
• Business development and client relationship management

Candidate Requirements

• Approximately 3–6 years' PQE (applications outside this range are welcome)
• Strong planning law experience gained in private practice
• Experience advising on DCOs, major infrastructure projects or related consenting regimes
• A solid grounding in Town and Country Planning work
• Excellent technical, drafting and communication skills
• An interest in building client relationships and supporting business development

Why Join?

• Join a nationally recognised Planning & Environmental team.
• Work on high-profile infrastructure and development projects across the UK.
• Gain early responsibility and direct client exposure.
• Enjoy clear career progression and ongoing professional development.
• Benefit from a competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package, alongside flexible working options.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a market-leading and forward-thinking firm.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk