Planning Senior Associate

Planning Senior Associate | Bristol | 5+ PQE

This Top 50 UK firm is looking for a Senior Associate to join its nationally recognised Planning & Environmental team, based in Bristol. The practice is growing across all offices, making this a fantastic opportunity to take on responsibility, lead on complex matters, and play a key role in the team's continued success.

The Role
You'll be working in one of the UK's top-ranked planning teams, recognised in Chambers and Legal 500 for the depth and quality of its expertise. The caseload is high-value, complex and varied, including:

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  Advising on strategic land and major infrastructure planning projects
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  Development plan promotion and public examinations
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  Planning applications, appeals and enforcement matters
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  Section 106 and infrastructure agreements
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  Compulsory purchase and Development Consent Orders
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  Environmental work including EIAs, habitats and conservation matters

At Senior Associate level, you will take ownership of major projects, manage your own caseload, supervise junior lawyers and contribute to business development initiatives across the region.

About You

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  Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE in planning or related areas
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  Strong technical expertise with proven experience leading on significant planning and environmental matters
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  Excellent client-handling and business development skills
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  Strong leadership qualities and enthusiasm for mentoring junior team members
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  Commercial mindset with a proactive, collaborative approach

Why Join This Firm?

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  Work in a top-ranked planning practice led by nationally recognised experts
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  Exposure to high-profile projects for developers, housebuilders, landowners and local authorities
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  Genuine opportunities to progress, including leadership pathways
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  Hybrid and flexible working to support work-life balance
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  Competitive salary and benefits, including private healthcare, enhanced pension, generous holiday entitlement and profit share schemes

This is a career-defining opportunity to join a thriving planning team within a leading UK law firm, offering both high-quality work and a clear route for further progression.

Apply now or contact Harrison for more information.