Planning Solicitor – Sr/Managing Associate – Bristol – 3-8 PQE

Overview

In this Bristol-based role you will support a growing national Planning & Environment team, handling a varied caseload across advisory and contentious planning. You will work on major development projects, collaborations with specialists, and due diligence for property and corporate transactions. The role offers hybrid working and clear progression within a top-tier practice. You’ll influence significant planning matters and contribute to an ambitious, collaborative culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Friendly, flexible and supportive working environment
• Exposure to high profile, nationally significant projects
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing national team
• Hybrid working arrangements where possible

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate Section 106 and highways agreements and other statutory instruments
• Advise on planning, highways and related regulatory law
• Support due diligence for property and corporate transactions
• Manage contentious planning work including inquiries, hearings, Judicial Reviews and statutory challenges
• Work on major development and regeneration schemes
• Collaborate with planning consultants, environmental specialists and other professionals
• Contribute to a supportive and nationally recognised team culture

Key requirements

• 3-8 years PQE in planning law
• Experience in both advisory and contentious planning matters
• Strong drafting skills and deep understanding of planning legislation
• Excellent communication and client handling abilities
• Confidence managing complex matters independently
• Proactive, organised and commercially minded approach
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Interest in large scale development and regeneration projects (desirable)

• Strong communication
• Client handling
• Independence
• Drafting and negotiating planning agreements (Section 106)
• Planning legislation understanding
• Advisory and contentious planning experience

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