Planning Associate / Senior Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive benefits package

Bonus

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Planning Associate/Senior Associate in Bristol to join a leading Planning & Environmental team. You will advise developers, infrastructure providers and landowners on a broad range of planning matters, including major infrastructure projects and development schemes, with a focus on DCOs, Town and Country Planning work and related transactions.

The role offers early responsibility, direct client exposure and a clear path for progression within a national team, with a

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' PQE in planning law (applications outside this range welcome).
• Experience advising on DCOs, major infrastructure projects or related regimes.
• Solid grounding in Town and Country Planning work.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Interest in building client relationships and supporting business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning matters for developers, infrastructure providers, investors and landowners.
• Work on DCOs, planning applications, appeals and development strategy.
• Support real estate, energy and corporate transactions with planning input.
• Develop business by client relationship management.

Skills

Strong planning law experience

Drafting

Client relationships

Communication skills

Job description

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) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*