Senior Planning Lawyer – Head of Team

Motus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced planning lawyer for a strategic role in Bristol. The successful candidate will lead the firm's planning team, handling major planning applications and working with prominent clients. The position requires a minimum of 8 years' experience and offers significant career advancement opportunities in a collaborative environment. Located in the South West of England, this role provides a chance to make a real impact in a well-regarded firm.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ relevant experience in planning law.
• Experience with major planning applications and development projects.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Head the firm’s planning team and assist clients with major planning applications.
• Oversee planning enquiries and negotiations on major developments.
• Manage infrastructure and section agreements.

Skills

Planning law

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Job description

SOUTH WEST

To £Six Figure Package

• Key role for an experienced planning lawyer, up to partner level

Our Client

A well-established and highly-regarded commercial law firm, our client has a multi-office presence, predominantly in the South of England. Legal 500 and Chambers rated, the firm has a particular strength in the property sector and a reputation for punching well above its weight.

The Role

This is a ready-made role for an experienced lawyer to head up the firm’s planning team, working with clients including national FTSE 250 and regional house builders. The interesting portfolio of work includes:

• major planning applications
• planning enquiries on major developments
• planning support on individual projects
• overseeing infrastructure and section agreements

You

You may currently be an experienced private practice lawyer or an in-house lawyer interested in a return to private practice. You may be looking for a step-up in terms of responsibility, or to move from a more anonymous role elsewhere.

You are likely to have at least 8 years’ of relevant experience and be looking for an opportunity to bring your skills to bear in a firm where you can really make a difference and in a role which will offer much in terms of career development.

Next Steps

To apply, or to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact the firm’s exclusively retained agent at Motus Recruitment:

Andrew Kelly on 07990 587889, [e-mail]