Planning Associate

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Planning Associate to join its dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers the chance to work on high-quality development and regeneration projects, providing expert advice on planning law matters. With a strong pipeline of work and hybrid working options, you will manage planning appeals and inquiries while building strong client relationships. The firm values diversity and promotes well-being, offering competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're ready to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Career development opportunities

Well-being support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 4-8 years' PQE in planning law with experience in contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on planning law matters and manage planning appeals.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.

Skills

Planning Law

Legal Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Client Management

Business Development

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Planning Associate

Bristol

Salary up to £82k

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting this exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate to join a dynamic and growing Planning team in Bristol. If you're an experienced Planning Solicitor looking for high-quality work, career progression, and the chance to work on major development and regeneration projects, this role could be the perfect next step.

This is an opportunity to work on both contentious and non-contentious planning matters, advising a diverse client base that includes developers, local authorities, and corporate organisations. With a strong pipeline of work, hybrid working options, and excellent benefits, this is a fantastic role for an ambitious planning solicitor ready to take the next step in their career.

This is what you will be doing:

As a Planning Associate, you will:

1. Provide expert advice on planning law matters, including planning agreements, development consent orders, and compulsory purchase orders.
2. Manage planning appeals and inquiries, representing clients in negotiations and hearings.
3. Advise on highways and infrastructure planning, listed buildings, and conservation area issues.
4. Work closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
5. Support business development efforts by building strong client relationships and contributing to team growth.

The experience you will bring to the team:

You will bring the following experience to the Planning team:

1. 4-8 years' PQE with a background in planning law.
2. Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious planning matters.
3. Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
4. Confidence working directly with clients and managing multiple cases.
5. A proactive, commercial mindset with an interest in business development.

This is what you will get in return:

1. Competitive salary based on experience.
2. Hybrid working with a flexible office/home balance.
3. 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional leave).
4. Private medical insurance, pension scheme & life assurance.
5. Career development opportunities, structured training, and clear progression pathways.
6. Well-being support, including Employee Assistance Programme and cycle-to-work scheme.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Planning Associate ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more! Join a team that values diversity, promotes well-being, and offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of something extraordinary. You are encouraged to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye.