Two Planning Solicitors or Barristers (one of 2 to 4 years’ PQE/Call and the other of 5 or more years’ PQE/Call) are sought by this directories-listed Planning department in Bristol. The team has a diverse client base, including many local authorities as well as household name organisations. They provide expert advice on the full range of contentious and non-contentious planning and environmental law issues and advise in relation to: all forms of development and encompassing issues of housing and commercial development (including affordable housing); transportation; leisure and tourism; education; ecological and cultural heritage; contaminated land and pollution; and, enforcement.
The successful candidate will be supporting on a range of high-quality planning work, to include planning applications and appeals, regeneration projects and section 106 agreements. The role will also enable you to develop your technical and client management skills with access to challenging and varied work, working alongside highly respected senior practitioners. As an expanding team, there are real opportunities for career development as you gain expertise and build your wider skill set including supervision of junior members of the team. You will be encouraged to take an active involvement in business development activities, building client relationships and helping to grow our already well-regarded practice. This firm also operates hybrid working arrangements.