Senior Planning Lawyer

Robert Walters UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a seasoned Senior Planning Lawyer to join a highly regarded Real Estate Planning team in Bristol. This role offers a unique chance to engage in premium planning work, including major residential schemes and infrastructure projects. The firm prides itself on its open culture and commitment to work-life balance, providing flexible working patterns and a supportive environment. If you are passionate about planning law and eager to contribute to iconic developments, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in planning law is essential.
• Strong understanding of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning matters and work on consent orders.
• Analyse environmental statements and support national real estate practice.

Skills

Planning Law

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Planning & Highway Agreements

Education

Legal Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Senior Planning Lawyer to join a highly regarded Real Estate Planning team within Bristol, known for advising on some of the UK's most iconic developments. This role offers an unrivalled chance to work on a wide range of premium level planning work outside of the city, including major residential schemes, new rail and road projects, airport developments, and waste and mineral projects.

What you'll do:

• Working on consent orders and CPOs.
• Providing advice on planning.
• Analysing environmental statements.
• Supporting the national real estate practice.

What you bring:

• Legal qualification with 5+ years PQE within a planning team.
• Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Experience of planning & highway agreements.
• Knowledge of EIA.

What sets this company apart:

Our client prides itself on its open culture, they place importance on their employees maintaining a good work life balance. They offer flexible working patterns and have several resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing.

About the job:

Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Property
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Bristol
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contact: For more information about this Senior Planning Lawyer or similar roles in Bristol & the Southwest please get in touch with Jack Sheehan on 0121 260 2514 or [e-mail]