PSL/Knowledge Counsel – Planning (Real Estate Planning)-Bristol

Overview

In this role you support a Band 1 ranked planning practice by delivering high-quality knowledge and research support for major development projects. You will develop precedents, manage know-how, and lead training and innovation initiatives while collaborating with fee earners across the UK. The position blends knowledge management with advisory work, and may include hands-on planning work for scope and experience. You will help shape how the team delivers planning, DCOs, and related high-stakes projects.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28 with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance? (explicit: Private medical insurance)

Responsibilities

• Knowledge management: collect, maintain and organize planning know-how
• Draft and update precedents, styles and technical guidance
• Research and advisory support for major development and infrastructure projects
• Support work on DCOs, compulsory purchase, planning applications, appeals, marine licences, EIA/HRA, highways, judicial review, due diligence
• Develop and oversee training programmes and deliver where required
• Support business development, marketing content and publications
• Lead innovation and AI initiatives within the Planning team
• Collaborate with Knowledge Counsel colleagues and fee earners across the UK
• Possible portion of fee earning work to maintain hands-on planning experience

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with strong planning team experience
• Demonstrable interest in knowledge, research, innovation and business development
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong academic background
• Commercial orientation and commitment to innovation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet demanding deadlines

• communication skills
• independence
• collaboration
• knowledge management
• drafting of precedents and guidance
• research and advisory support

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