Senior Planning Lawyer

Oculus Legal Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading parental pay

Sabbatical after 5 years

Additional leave and birthday leave

Volunteer days

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Bristol is seeking a Planning Lawyer with 4PQE+ to join a Top 100 firm set to grow. You will help grow the Planning team and mentor junior lawyers in a brand new office near Bristol Temple Meads, with a generous flexible working policy.

The role offers exposure to high-calibre clients on complex matters in the Developer and Energy & Infrastructure sectors, with opportunities to build housing developer sector knowledge.

Qualifications

• Planning lawyer with 4PQE(+) or equivalent
• Career minded approach
• Housing developer sector knowledge desirable

Responsibilities

• Grow and contribute to the Planning team within the Real Estate Group
• Mentor junior lawyers and share expertise
• Work with high-calibre clients on complex planning matters, especially in Developer and Energy & Infrastructure sectors

Skills

Planning law

4PQE+

Career minded

Housing developer sector

Job description

Are you a 4PQE(+) Planning Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career? A progressive opportunity has become available with a Top 100 legal firm which is set to grow considerably over the next 5 years.

This is a role to suit a passionate lawyer who would enjoy the opportunity to help grow the Planning team and to act as a mentor to junior lawyers.

You will be based in brand new offices which are favourably located within walking distance of Bristol Temple Meads train station and many of Bristol's top attractions with a generous flexible working policy.

The Opportunity

The culture within the firm is one where innovation and an entrepreneurial approach is encouraged and valued in an aspirational environment.

As an experienced Planning Lawyer you will be immersed into the wider Real Estate Group discussions and will benefit from gleaning from the experience of highly experienced individuals and cross-referrals.

You will have the chance to work with high-calibre clients on complex matters and secure good quality work particularly within the Developer and Energy & Infrastructure sectors.

Our client is also particularly interested in candidates who have previous experience or knowledge of the housing developer sector.

What experience is required?

• Planning lawyer of 4PQE(+)
• Career minded approach
• Previous experience or knowledge of the housing developer sector desirable

Standout benefits:

• Market-leading enhanced parental pay
• 4 week sabbatical after 5 years service 28 days' annual leave with the option to buy and additional week
• Birthday as annual leave
• 2 volunteering days each year