Associate / Senior Associate – Planning – Bristol – 4+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £75,000 to £90,000 (DOE)

A leading regional law firm is seeking an ambitious Planning Associate or Senior Associate (4+ years PQE) to join its highly regarded Planning & Infrastructure Consenting Team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on major regional and nationally significant developments while progressing your career within a supportive, forward thinking environment.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing and supporting a varied caseload of high quality planning matters, including:

• Large scale strategic development projects
• Nationally significant energy and infrastructure schemes
• Planning obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy
• Lawful development certificates and highways matters
• Advising national and regional housebuilders, land promoters and local authorities
• Supporting property teams on acquisitions and disposals
• Handling contentious planning matters including enforcement, compulsory purchase, judicial reviews, statutory challenges and appeals
• Running your own matters while collaborating with partners and colleagues across multiple offices

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 4+ years’ PQE in planning law
• Strong technical skills and experience in residential development and/or energy related work
• Excellent communication, organisation and drafting abilities
• Confidence working under pressure and managing deadlines
• A meticulous, detail driven approach
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships
• Genuine interest in planning policy, sector developments and the wider implications for clients
• Enthusiasm for energy, infrastructure and contributing to a clean energy future
• Motivation to grow your network and support business development initiatives

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, collaborative and people centred culture
• Clear career progression pathways and ongoing professional development
• Exposure to high value, complex work from day one
• Opportunities to attend sector events, conferences and networking activities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to wellbeing, diversity and inclusion

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.