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

Overview

In this role you support a top-tier planning team by shaping knowledge management, drafting and updating precedents, and providing research and advisory support on major development and infrastructure projects. You will develop training, contribute to business development and publications, and lead innovation and AI initiatives. There is potential for fee-earning work to stay connected with hands-on planning. You join a dynamic, growing team delivering large UK projects from planning and regulatory perspectives.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 28 days’ holiday (with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wellbeing, lifestyle and reward benefits

Responsibilities

• Knowledge management: organize planning know-how and precedents
• Drafting and updating 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 matters, judicial review and due diligence
• Developing and overseeing training programmes; delivering when 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 fee earning component for 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

• Clear communicator
• Collaborative
• Organised
• Knowledge management
• Drafting precedents and technical guidance
• Research and advisory support

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