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Senior Planning Lawyer

Robert Walters
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Planning Lawyer to join a prestigious Real Estate Planning team in Bristol.
  • The role involves working on high-profile planning projects, including residential schemes and major infrastructure developments.
  • Candidates should have a legal qualification with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a planning team.
  • The company offers a competitive salary and emphasizes a healthy work-life balance with flexible working options.
  • This position provides a chance to engage in diverse planning work while supporting a collaborative and open company culture.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Senior Planning Lawyer to join a highly regarded Real Estate Planning team within Bristol, known for advising on some of the UK's most iconic developments. This role offers an unrivalled chance to work on a wide range of premium level planning work outside of the city, including major residential schemes, new rail and road projects, airport developments, and waste and mineral projects.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Planning Lawyer, your role will be diverse and challenging. You'll be involved in:

  • Working on consent orders and CPOs.
  • Providing advice on planning.
  • Analysing environmental statements.
  • Supporting the national real estate practice.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Senior Planning Lawyer position brings a wealth of experience in planning, including:

  • Legal qualification with 5+ years PQE within a planning team.
  • Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
  • Experience of planning & highway agreements.
  • Knowledge of EIA

What sets this company apart:

Our client prides itself on its open culture, they place importance on their employees maintaining a good work life balance. They offer flexible working patterns and have several resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing.

For more information about this Senior Planning Lawyer or similar roles in Bristol & the Southwest please get in touch with me Jack Sheehan on or

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