Real Estate Planning - Professional Support Lawyer - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary and bonus

Private medical cover

Generous holiday entitlement with buy‑

Sell leave

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is assisting a leading international law firm to recruit a Professional Support Lawyer for the Real Estate Planning team in Bristol. The role focuses on knowledge management, training, research and innovative thinking to support major planning projects and infrastructure work.

Ideal candidates will have strong technical planning law knowledge, enjoy developing precedents, and contribute to client publications and BD initiatives, with hybrid and flexible working options offered.

Qualifications

• Strong technical planning law knowledge.
• Interest in knowledge management, training, research and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning team with knowledge management and legal know-how.
• Developing, maintaining and enhancing precedents and templates.
• Undertaking legal research and technical advisory work.
• Designing and delivering training programmes for lawyers.
• Producing articles, insights and client-facing publications.
• Supporting business development initiatives and profile-raising activities.
• Working closely with planning lawyers and wider knowledge teams across the firm.
• Opportunity for some fee-earning work alongside PSL responsibilities, if desired.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Knowledge management

Training & development

Research & analysis

Drafting & communication

Presentation skills

Independent working

Time management

Job description

Real Estate Planning - Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) - Bristol

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Professional Support Lawyer to join the Planning team of a leading international law firm.

This is a fantastic role for a planning solicitor who enjoys knowledge management, technical excellence, innovation and thought leadership. You'll support one of the UK's premier planning practices, advising on some of the country's most significant development, energy and infrastructure projects.

The team is recognised as a market leader in the sector, working on complex matters including major developments, DCOs, compulsory purchase, planning appeals, infrastructure projects, judicial reviews and environmental planning issues.

The firm itself is a Top 25 UK law firm with a substantial international footprint, operating across multiple jurisdictions and consistently recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers for its strength across a wide range of practice areas. It is known for its innovation, sector expertise and involvement in some of the most high-profile projects in the market.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the planning team with knowledge management and legal know-how.
• Developing, maintaining and enhancing precedents and templates.
• Undertaking legal research and technical advisory work.
• Designing and delivering training programmes for lawyers.Producing articles, insights and client-facing publications.
• Supporting business development initiatives and profile-raising activities.
• Working closely with planning lawyers and wider knowledge teams across the firm.
• Opportunity for some fee-earning work alongside PSL responsibilities, if desired.

Candidate Requirements

Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors who can demonstrate:

• Experience gained within a recognised Planning team.
• Strong technical planning law knowledge.
• An interest in knowledge management, training, research and innovation.
• Excellent drafting, communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.

Previous PSL experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join?

• Join one of the UK's leading Planning teams working on nationally significant projects.
• Opportunity to move away from traditional fee-earning while remaining at the forefront of planning law.
• Be part of a highly respected international law firm with a strong UK and global presence.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Private medical cover and enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy and sell leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planning Solicitor looking to combine technical expertise, innovation and strategic influence within a top-tier team, without the pressures of a purely fee-earning role.

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.*