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Planning Solicitor

Job in Bristol, Bristol County, BS1, England, UK
Listing for: Chadwick Nott
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Counsel, Lawyer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Planning Solicitor

Bristol

Are you an experienced planning solicitor with 2 years PQE looking for your next career move?

My Top 100 client are seeking a talented and ambitious planning solicitor to join their esteemed planning team at where you can expect to work on complex and high-impact projects across various sectors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Providing expert legal advice on all aspects of planning law, including planning applications, appeals, and inquiries.
  • Drafting and negotiating section 106 agreements, infrastructure agreements, and other planning-related documentation.
  • Advising clients on the environmental, regulatory, and statutory aspects of planning and development.
  • Representing clients in public inquiries and planning appeals.
  • Collaborating closely with developers, local authorities, and other stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
  • Keeping up to date with the latest developments in planning law and contributing to the firm's thought leadership.
Requirements
  • You should have a solid foundation in planning law at the 4+ PQE mark preferably with experience in residential development and energy-related cases at a similar-sized national or city firm. Our client work with several leading national energy developers and are looking for passionate lawyers who can play their part in combatting climate change and securing a clean energy future.
  • Strong technical knowledge.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
What is on offer
  • Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.
  • The chance to work on the largest developments that shape communities.

If you're ready to advance your career and contribute to impactful planning projects, we would love to hear from you.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

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At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

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