Planning Associate / Senior Associate – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will advise on planning matters for developers, infrastructure providers, investors and landowners. You will work within a nationally recognised Planning & Environmental team on DCOs, planning applications, development strategy and related transactions. You will gain early responsibility with direct client exposure and contribute to client relationships and business development. The opportunity offers a competitive package, flexible working options and clear progression in a forward-thinking firm.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working options
• competitive salary and bonus
• comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Advise on Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and infrastructure consenting regimes
• Handle Town and Country Planning Act matters, planning applications and appeals
• Assist with development strategy and planning-related transactions
• Coordinate Section 106, highways and infrastructure agreements
• Provide planning support on real estate, energy and corporate deals
• Support business development and client relationship management

Key requirements

• Approximately 3–6 years’ PQE in planning law (applications outside this range welcome)
• Strong planning law experience in private practice
• Experience advising on DCOs or major infrastructure projects
• Solid grounding in Town and Country Planning work
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• Interest in building client relationships and supporting business development

• client-facing
• business development orientation
• strong communication skills
• planning law
• DCOs
• infrastructure consenting regimes

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