Planning lawyer 5+ years’ PQE BRISTOL
Farrar Levin Legal Recruitment
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Job summary
Farrar Levin Legal Recruitment is assisting a well-regarded Planning team in Bristol in recruiting a Planning lawyer with 5+ PQE to handle major development and infrastructure matters.
The role focuses on development consent orders, compulsory purchase, EIAs, and complex planning agreements for high-profile regeneration projects across transport and energy sectors. You will work with a national practice known for collaboration and career progression.
Qualifications
- 5+ years' post-qualification experience in planning law.
- Experience handling large-scale development projects and infrastructure.
- Knowledge of Town and Country Planning Act 1990; Planning Act 2008 desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex planning matters from inception to resolution.
- Provide strategic advice on development consent orders and infrastructure projects.
- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
Skills
Education
Job description
Outstanding opportunity for a Planning lawyer of 5+ PQEto join a well-regarded Planning team in Bristol and undertake work which will include significant development and infrastructure projects. The team’s work includes major regeneration schemes to rail, road, airport and energy developments. Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Large-scale development consent orders (DCOs) Strategic planning advice Compulsory purchase and land acquisition matters Complex planning and highways agreements Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Judicial Reviews and Lands Chamber proceedings Infrastructure, energy and regeneration projects
- Experienced Planning lawyer Experience leading complex planning matters Knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Exposure to Planning Act 2008 matters (desirable) Experience with planning agreements, highways agreements and EIAs Ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers
- Work on significant infrastructure projects High-profile energy, transport and development work Genuine opportunities for career progression Collaborative national practice
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