Planning Solicitor

South Gloucestershire | 1–4 Years PQE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Planning Solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE to join a well-regarded legal practice in South Gloucestershire.

This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced planning specialist, developing your expertise across a broad range of planning matters for an interesting and diverse client base. The role offers exposure to complex issues involving rural land, development proposals, infrastructure and environmental considerations.

You will advise clients on a variety of planning matters, working closely with an experienced practitioner who can provide support and guidance as you continue to develop your career.

The Role

You will work on a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, advising clients on planning requirements and helping them navigate complex regulatory issues.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on planning applications, objections, appeals and enforcement matters.

• Dealing with permitted development rights and applications for lawful development certificates.

• Advising on planning obligations, highways agreements and related infrastructure matters.

• Handling matters involving listed buildings and conservation areas.

• Assisting with compulsory purchase matters and compensation claims.

• Advising on planning requirements for renewable energy projects, telecommunications infrastructure and a variety of rural and commercial ventures.

• Working with rural landowners, farmers and landed estates on complex planning issues.

The work is varied and can involve anything from proposals for solar and renewable energy projects to planning requirements for rural businesses, leisure facilities and other specialist developments.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified Solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE and experience in planning law.

• A sound understanding of planning legislation and the relevant regulatory framework.

• Strong analytical, research and drafting skills.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.

• A proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and develop technical expertise.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with colleagues.

Experience advising agricultural clients or working on rural planning matters would be beneficial but is not essential. Candidates from a broader planning law background are encouraged to apply.

The Benefits

• The opportunity to develop your career within a specialist planning practice.

• Direct exposure to complex and varied planning matters.

• Support and guidance from an experienced planning lawyer.

• The chance to work with an interesting client base across rural, commercial and infrastructure-related sectors.

• Excellent scope to broaden your technical knowledge and develop your long-term career in planning law.

If you are a Planning Solicitor looking for a new opportunity in South Gloucestershire, where you can gain valuable experience across a diverse range of planning matters, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

For more information on this opportunity or for general career advice in the strictest of confidence, please contact me, Jane Marshall at VG CHARLES &CO on 0121 233 5003 or mail jane.marshall@vgcharles.com