At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on major infrastructure projects and planning matters in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Join a nationally recognised law firm with a collaborative and ambitious culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and clear progression pathways.
- Other info: Supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile projects while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: 3-6 years PQE with strong planning and infrastructure experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 85000 £ per year.
A nationally recognised law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate (3-6 years PQE) to join its highly regarded Planning & Environmental team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects and complex development matters within a practice ranked in Chambers and Legal 500.
The Role
- You'll be responsible for advising on a diverse range of planning and infrastructure matters, including:
- Development Consent Orders for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
- Infrastructure consenting regimes and examination processes
- Town and Country Planning Act matters, including applications, appeals and development strategy
- Negotiating section 106 agreements, highways agreements and related documentation
- Providing planning support on corporate, real estate, energy and infrastructure transactions
- Working collaboratively across the wider Transactional Property Group
- Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser
- Supporting business development and contributing to the growth of the practice
- Sharing knowledge and supporting junior colleagues
Candidate Requirements
- Approximately 3-6 years PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
- Experience advising on DCOs, ICOs and/or major infrastructure consenting regimes
- Strong Town and Country Planning Act experience
- Experience in energy, transport, utilities or regeneration sectors (advantageous)
- Environmental law experience (beneficial but not essential)
- Strong drafting, analytical and technical skills
- Commercial, pragmatic and solutions focused approach
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Enthusiasm for business development and team collaboration
Benefits
- High quality, high profile work
- Clear progression pathways
- Supportive, ambitious and collaborative team culture
- Flexible working arrangements
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
Associate / Sr Associate - Planning - Bristol - 3-6 Years PQE employer: Chadwick Nott
Chadwick Nott is an exceptional employer that prioritises both professional growth and a supportive work culture. As a Private Client Partner in Dorset, you will enjoy the autonomy to manage your own caseload while receiving mentorship opportunities to develop junior lawyers, all within a diverse and inclusive environment that values high-quality client service.
