Overview
In this role you support a leading planning practice within a major international law firm, driving knowledge management, training and thought leadership. You will develop precedents, perform legal research, and contribute to client-facing insights while supporting business development. The position offers a blend of PSL duties with potential fee-earning work, and access to hybrid, flexible arrangements and strong benefits. You will work closely with planning lawyers and knowledge teams to shape market-leading planning advice and training.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid and flexible working
- private medical cover
- enhanced family-friendly benefits
- generous holiday entitlement with buy/sell option
- competitive salary and bonus structure
- commitment to diversity and inclusion
Responsibilities
- Support the planning team with knowledge management and know-how
- Develop, maintain and enhance precedents and templates
- Undertake legal research and technical advisory work
- Design and deliver training programmes for lawyers
- Produce articles, insights and client-facing publications
- Support business development and profile-raising activities
- Collaborate with planning lawyers and wider knowledge teams
- Opportunity for some fee-earning work alongside PSL responsibilities (optional)
Key requirements
- Qualified solicitor with experience in a recognised planning team
- Strong technical planning law knowledge
- Interest in knowledge management, training, research and innovation
- Excellent drafting, communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management
- communication
- presentation skills
- independence with collaboration
- planning law knowledge
- knowledge management
- legal research
Real Estate Planning - Professional Support Lawyer - Bristol employer: Chadwick Nott
As a leading international law firm based in Bristol, we pride ourselves on offering an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Associate Directors in Financial Services Regulation benefit from exposure to high-quality, complex international work, alongside opportunities for career progression within a supportive team. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ensure that all employees are valued and empowered to thrive in their roles.
