Planning Associate/Senior Associate - Bristol (City Centre), United Kingdom - JMC Legal Recruitment

    JMC Legal Recruitment
    JMC Legal Recruitment Bristol (City Centre), United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

    JMC Legal Recruitment background
    Full time
    Description

    Planning Associate/Senior Associate 3+ years PQE l Top 100 Firm l Bristol

    The firm:

    This firm has a unique transatlantic heritage and has successfully combined scale and profitability not dissimilar to what you see within silver circle firms.

    As such, they are able to assemble large-scale commercial services for its clients which includes FTSE 350 companies, significant corporations and government organisations. Some of their key sector focuses includes energy, logistics and infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, technology, transport and much more.

    They put a real emphasis on innovation and the firm has several unique infrastructure features that are dedicated to finding new ways of working which will improve client outcomes and drive the business forward.

    This is a robust corporate firm, however, partner approachability and a buzzing social calendar mean that there is a tangible sense of togetherness amongst their lawyers. They are also very well known for championing accessibility to the legal profession and have a strong track record in facilitating social mobility.

    The role:

    Are you a dedicated Planning Associate/Senior 3+ years PQE and looking to join one of the UK's premier planning practices? If so, this Bristol team would like to hear from you.

    This team has won a number of awards and accolades in the last 12 months and is considered a 'thought leader' in the Planning space. You'll see them take on first-of-its-kind projects and use their expertise to help clients overcome the complex challenges and complexities that planning work throws up.

    They are looking to welcome an Associate or Senior Associate who will work on a range of premium planning work including NSIPs, CPOs, large-scale development consent orders, strategic planning advice, environmental statements and much more.

    The Planning team is an important part of the firm's core identity and you can expect a broad diet of work in a number of sectors including energy, aviation, residential, rail and road infrastructure.

    Therefore, this is a truly stand-out opportunity and would provide a fantastic platform for a talented Planning lawyer who wants to work at the forefront of this practice area.

    The ideal candidate:

  • Planning Associate/Senior 3+ years PQE training and experience in a quality practice
  • Knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, experience of planning and highway agreements, ability to handle inquiries/examinations and judicial reviews relating to planning
  • Strong appetite for professional growth and motivation to consistently deliver your bestWhat'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 cultureHighly sought-after opportunity for a Planning Associate/Senior Associate 3+ years PQE to join a leading team based in Bristol.