Planning Associate / Senior Associate - Bristol

Planning Associate / Senior Associate - Bristol

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a nationally recognised Planning team operating at the forefront of major UK infrastructure, energy and development projects. This is a chance to join a leading independent UK law firm known for its high profile work, collaborative culture and modern, people focused approach.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, the firm is looking for planning lawyers at various levels to join its market leading Planning & Compulsory Purchase team. You'll play a key role in delivering strategic advice across a broad range of complex planning matters, including:

• Town and country planning
• Development consenting
• Compulsory acquisition / purchase and compensation
• EIA / HRA
• Inquiries, examinations and judicial review

You'll work as part of a fully integrated team across offices, advising on some of the most high profile and nationally significant projects in the UK. Expect exposure to major schemes across energy, infrastructure, transport, utilities and the built environment.

This team welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including private practice, local government, in house roles and those who have moved into planning law later in their career.

Why Join?

• Work on landmark UK projects including offshore and onshore wind, solar, pumped storage hydro, carbon capture, nuclear, interconnectors, pipelines, water infrastructure, flood defence, major roads, rail, regeneration and large scale redevelopment.
• Join a standalone, top tier planning team with its own client base, reputation and track record.
• Be involved in the full lifecycle of major projects from early strategy through to delivery.
• Collaborate with highly ranked lawyers recognised by Chambers and Legal 500.
• Enjoy a progressive, supportive working environment where quality of work and quality of life go hand in hand.
• Benefit from flexible hybrid working and a transparent, fair career progression framework.
• Join a firm consistently voted one of the best law firms to work for, with a strong commitment to professional development.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer
• Ideally 3+ years' post qualification experience in planning law
• Experience across a range of planning, consenting or CPO matters
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Ability to manage a varied and complex workload

If you're looking to work on some of the UK's most exciting and high profile planning projects within a highly respected team all while enjoying a modern, supportive working culture and excellent career prospects then this role offers an outstanding next step.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk

*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, disability, 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.*