Planning Senior Associate

Planning Senior Associate 6+ years PQE l Top 100 Firm l Bristol

The firm:

This Top 100 firm has strong and tangible roots across the breadth of the South West region, whilst strategizing itself as a city outfit. The result is a focus on technology and investment with high-quality work coming through each of their practice areas which is very much sector focussed.

They differentiate themselves from their competitors by their culture which is underpinned by flexibility, inclusivity and collaboration. Last year, they spent several millions of pounds on improving technological tools and platforms to afford their lawyers greater agility and connectivity when working across offices.

A large number of their practices sit within the top tiers of the legal directories and the firm's management board continues to make strategic hires to strengthen their foothold in key sectors including Energy & Infrastructure, Private Equity, Retail & Consumer, Private Wealth and Islamic Finance.

The role:

Are you an experienced Planning Senior Associate 6+ years PQE and seeking a fertile platform for your practice? If so, this dynamic team in Bristol would like to hear from you.

This Planning team is looking to welcome an experienced lawyer who will lead across a range of premium planning work including large-scale development consent orders, compulsory acquisitions, strategic planning advice, environmental statements and project management.

The team does a lot of work for national developers, new energy market entrants and utilities companies, providing a focus on residential development and the energy and infrastructure sector. Therefore, experience in these areas would be highly desirable.

Aside from fee-earning and leading on transactions, they're looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who can deepen existing relationships and diversify new ones. You'll also show leadership qualities and have a say in the strategic direction of the practice whilst supporting juniors with their development.

In return, you can expect the full force of the firm's backing and support with tangible progression routes to partnership for those who want it.

The ideal candidate:

• Planning Senior Associate 6+ years PQEtraining and experience in a quality practice
• Excellent technical knowledge and open to a varied workload
• Proven track record in business development activities

What's on offer:

• Salary is negotiable depending on your level of PQE plus an exceptional benefits package
• Varied and interesting workload with a good level of autonomy from the outset
• Flexible working and a down-to-earth and relaxed culture

Highly sought-after opportunity for a Planning Senior Associate 6+ years PQE to join a leading team based in Bristol.