Planning & Environmental Associate
Bristol OR Exeter

Top 100 UK Law firm are looking to further strengthen their Planning & Environment team by recruiting a NQ – 2 PQE Solicitor to join them in either their Exeter or Bristol office.

This is a standout opportunity to join a top-tier Planning & Environment team (Legal 500-ranked), where you’ll enjoy high-impact work across commercial, residential, infrastructure, and regeneration projects.

The successful Planning Lawyer will take a leading role in:

• Advising on planning applications, infrastructure agreements, and strategic legal planning
• Supporting major Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)
• Collaborating with property and public sector clients on transactional matters

Requirements
Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A solid grounding in planning law (either via training or post-qualification)
• Experience in development, environmental or energy law would be an advantage but is not essential

Our client are also open to applications from individuals who haven’t had a formal seat in Planning but have gained relevant experience in a similar area such as real estate, environmental, or public law and have a strong interest in pursuing a career in planning

In Return
This is an opportunity to thrive in a progressive ambitious firm that prioritises professional growth, and employee wellbeing. You'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Sabbaticals for long-term employees.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing perks.
• Flexible and forward-thinking working culture.

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