Planning Lawyer Specialist

3 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom BCL Legal Full time

**BCL Legal's Planning Team**

We are assisting a top-tier international law firm in recruiting an experienced Planning Lawyer to join their highly regarded team in Bristol.

This role offers exposure to exceptional quality work, including complex urban regeneration projects, mixed-use developments, residential, retail, and private rented sector projects.

The position is available on a full-time or part-time basis (four days per week), with flexible working options to suit your needs.

A strong experience in planning, infrastructure, and environmental work is required, along with a genuine enthusiasm to develop within a great team.

As a Planning Lawyer, you will handle a diverse portfolio of contentious and non-contentious planning matters across sectors such as environmental waste, retail, investment, energy, and major infrastructure projects.

You will act for a broad spectrum of clients, including commercial and residential developers, investors, retail and leisure operators, social housing bodies, major corporate occupiers, banks, and various public sector entities.

Matters may include highways, compulsory purchase orders, Section 106 agreements, judicial reviews, footpath/highway closures, infrastructure agreements, and village green issues.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A legal qualification with 2+ years post-admission experience gained within a planning team.
  • Knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
  • Experience of planning agreements.
  • Experience of highway agreements.
  • Ability to handle inquiries/examinations and judicial reviews relating to planning matters.

A highly competitive salary and attractive benefits package are offered, including a flexible, supportive, and inclusive working environment, excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.



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