Planning Solicitor/Associate

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed firm is seeking a dedicated Planning Solicitor/Associate with 1-6 years PQE to join their Bristol team. This role offers the chance to work on significant projects, providing both contentious and non-contentious planning services to a diverse client base. The firm is renowned for its supportive culture and commitment to work-life balance, allowing for ample flexibility and autonomy. This is a standout opportunity for a talented lawyer to excel in a dynamic practice area while contributing to meaningful client outcomes. If you are motivated and eager for professional growth, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Flexibility to work from home

Autonomy in work

Qualifications

• 1-6 years PQE as a Planning Solicitor/Associate.
• Experience with development consent orders and planning appeals.

Responsibilities

• Engage in high-quality contentious and non-contentious planning work.
• Handle planning applications, appeals, and regeneration projects.

Skills

Planning Law

Contentious Planning Work

Non-Contentious Planning Work

Development Consent Orders

Planning Appeals

Education

Qualified Solicitor (1-6 years PQE)

Job description

Planning Solicitor/Associate 1-6 years PQE | Top 100 Firm | Bristol

The firm:
This Top 100 firm distinguishes itself in the market with its industry-led approach to delivering legal services. Their lawyers leverage their deep sector knowledge to drive tangible improvements in client outcomes.

Key areas of practice strength include real estate, social housing, construction, sports law, renewable energy, agriculture, and private wealth services.

Renowned for its supportive culture, the firm fosters flexibility that enables employees to maintain a harmonious work-life balance. Ongoing communication from leadership to staff, facilitated through social events, surveys, and training programs, ensures the continuous enhancement of processes for the benefit of all.

The role:
Are you a dedicated Planning Solicitor/Associate 1-6 years PQE and looking to join one of the UK's premier planning practices? If so, this Bristol team would like to hear from you!

This esteemed Planning team is a trusted advisor to a diverse array of clients, including national and regional house builders, commercial developers, government bodies, planning authorities, private sector companies, and landed estates.

The successful candidate can expect to engage in high-quality contentious and non-contentious planning work, including planning applications and appeals, regeneration projects, enforcement matters and Section 106 agreements.

As such, this is a standout opportunity offering an excellent platform for a talented Planning lawyer to excel at the forefront of this dynamic practice area. The firm is keen to hear from those with a background in Local Authorities as well as private practice.

The ideal candidate:

• Planning Solicitor/Associate 1-6 years PQE
• Prior experience with development consent orders and planning appeals
• Strong appetite for professional growth and motivation to consistently deliver your best

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and generous wider benefits package
• Access to significant projects of national interest
• Ample flex to work from home, lots of autonomy

Sought after opportunity for a Planning Solicitor/Associate 1-6 years PQE to join a prominent team based in their Bristol office.

If this opportunity sparks your interest, don't hesitate to reach out via phone or email for a confidential discussion.