Planning Senior Associate

Job description

Senior Associate | Planning | 6-9 PQE | Bristol | Top National Firm

Are you a Planning Solicitor (6-9 PQE) ready for a senior role offering first-class work, greater responsibility, and a genuine route toward the next step in your career?

A leading national firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its established Bristol Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with highly regarded Partners, lead on complex matters, and play a visible role in the continued growth of a standout practice.

The Opportunity

You’ll advise an impressive client base including developers, investors, corporates and public sector bodies across a broad range of planning matters, including:

• Major regeneration and city-centre developments

• Renewable energy and net zero projects

• Strategic land and residential schemes

• Infrastructure and transport developments

• Compulsory purchase, judicial review and environmental issues

Why Consider This Move?

• Senior role with real progression prospects

• High-quality, nationally recognised work from Bristol

• Opportunity to lead matters and deepen client relationships

• Collaborative team culture with strong partner support

• Excellent salary, benefits and hybrid working

About You

• 6-9 PQE with strong planning experience

• Technically strong and commercially minded

• Comfortable supervising junior lawyers and running matters

• Interested in business development and building your profile

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of Bristol

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English