Senior Planning Lawyer – NSIPs & Regeneration, Bristol

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression pathway

Broad benefits package

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Planning Solicitor in Bristol with 3+ PQE to handle development consent orders, CPOs and related planning work. You will run discrete streams and work alongside top partners shaping national policy and advising on major schemes.

You will engage directly with clients, manage a varied caseload and contribute to cross‑disciplinary projects with energy, real estate and environmental teams. Hybrid working and clear career paths are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE in planning law and strong technical foundations.
• Ability to communicate confidently with clients and counsel.
• A pragmatic, solution‑focused approach to project risk.

Responsibilities

• Run your own matters on development consent orders, planning agreements, compulsory purchase orders, judicial review, and strategic land advice.
• Work with partners who are leaders in the field to gain real client exposure and early responsibility.
• Contribute to cross-disciplinary projects with energy, real estate and environmental colleagues on complex transactions.
• Develop sector knowledge in renewables, nuclear, transport, or food and farming.

Skills

Planning law

Client communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Planning Solicitor in Bristol with 3+ PQE to handle development consent orders, CPOs and related planning work. You will run discrete streams and work alongside top partners shaping national policy and advising on major schemes.

You will engage directly with clients, manage a varied caseload and contribute to cross‑disciplinary projects with energy, real estate and environmental teams. Hybrid working and clear career paths are offered.