Planning Solicitor - Sr​/Managing Associate PQE

Planning Solicitor - Senior Associate / Managing Associate - Bristol - 3-8 Years PQE
Location:
Bristol
Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time (flexible working available)
Salary: £70,000 to £90,000

A highly respected national law firm with one of the UK’s fastest growing Planning & Environment teams is seeking a Planning Senior Associate or Managing Associate (3‑8 years PQE) to join its expanding Bristol office. The firm's multi‑disciplinary planning group is recognised for its depth of expertise, collaborative culture and involvement in major development projects across the country.

You’ll be responsible for managing a varied and high quality caseload of planning matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements, highways agreements and other statutory agreements
• Advising on planning, highways and associated regulatory law
• Supporting due diligence for property and corporate transactions
• Handling contentious planning work, including:
  • Planning inquiries and hearings
  • Judicial Reviews and statutory challenges
• Working on major development and regeneration schemes
• Collaborating with planning consultants, environmental specialists and other professionals
• Contributing to a supportive, ambitious and nationally recognised team culture

This role is suited to a qualified planning solicitor with:

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

The firm offers:

• A friendly, flexible and supportive working environment
• Exposure to high profile, nationally significant projects
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing national team
• Recognition for high quality work and client service
• Hybrid working arrangements where possible

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.