Overview
Planning & Environmental Associate
Bristol OR Exeter
Top 100 UK Law firm are looking to further strengthen their Planning & Environment team by recruiting a NQ – 2 PQE Solicitor to join them in either their Exeter or Bristol office.
This is a standout opportunity to join a top-tier Planning & Environment team (Legal 500-ranked), where you’ll enjoy high-impact work across commercial, residential, infrastructure, and regeneration projects.
The successful Planning Lawyer will take a leading role in:
- Advising on planning applications, infrastructure agreements, and strategic legal planning
- Supporting major Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)
- Collaborating with property and public sector clients on transactional matters
Requirements
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- A solid grounding in planning law (either via training or post-qualification)
- Experience in development, environmental or energy law would be an advantage but is not essential
Our client are also open to applications from individuals who haven’t had a formal seat in Planning but have gained relevant experience in a similar area such as real estate, environmental, or public law and have a strong interest in pursuing a career in planning
In Return
This is an opportunity to thrive in a progressive ambitious firm that prioritises professional growth, and employee wellbeing. You’ll benefit from:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Sabbaticals for long-term employees.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing perks.
- Flexible and forward-thinking working culture.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*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.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £60000 – £67000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol
