Senior Planning Lawyer

Oculus Legal Group is looking for a Senior Planning Lawyer

Job description

Are you a 4PQE(+) Planning Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career? A progressive opportunity has become available with a Top 100 legal firm which is set to grow considerably over the next 5 years.


This is a role to suit a passionate lawyer who would enjoy the opportunity to help grow the Planning team and to act as a mentor to junior lawyers.


You will be based in brand new offices which are favourably located within walking distance of Bristol Temple Meads train station and many of Bristol's top attractions with a generous flexible working policy.


The Opportunity


The culture within the firm is one where innovation and an entrepreneurial approach is encouraged and valued in an aspirational environment.


As an experienced Planning Lawyer you will be immersed into the wider Real Estate Group discussions and will benefit from gleaning from the experience of highly experienced individuals and cross-referrals.


You will have the chance to work with high-calibre clients on complex matters and secure good quality work particularly within the Developer and Energy & Infrastructure sectors.


Our client is also particularly interested in candidates who have previous experience or knowledge of the housing developer sector.


What experience is required?


  • Planning lawyer of 4PQE(+)
  • Career minded approach
  • Collaborative
  • Previous experience or knowledge of the housing developer sector desirable


Standout benefits:


  • Market-leading enhanced parental pay
  • Flexi-hours scheme
  • 4 week sabbatical after 5 years service ​28 days' annual leave with the option to buy and additional week
  • Birthday as annual leave
  • 2 volunteering days each year
  • Salary: £67,000 - £80,000 dependant on experience

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
City Of Bristol
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Published at
17-09-2026
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

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