Job title: Planning Associate
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Legal
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Bristol, UK
Job published: 02-07-2025
Job ID: 35926
Contact name: Cassidy Bishop
Contact email: cassidy.bishop@lunariapartners.com

Job Description

Planning Senior Associate / Associate

Hybrid

Regions & London

Are you a Planning Solicitor looking to join a thriving national team within a top-tier commercial law firm? Our client is a highly regarded practice consistently ranked in leading legal directories, known for delivering exceptional legal and advisory services to both public and private sector clients.

This well-established law firm has seen sustained growth for over a decade and is now seeking an experienced Associate to join its dynamic Planning Team. You'll work on high-profile projects with a diverse client base including local authorities, developers, healthcare trusts, and major corporates.

What’s on offer:

  • A collaborative environment where people come first

  • Exposure to major national infrastructure and regeneration projects

  • A mix of contentious and non-contentious planning work

  • Career development in a growing, values-led firm

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 4–8 years of post-qualification experience in planning law

  • Confidence advising on planning agreements, appeals, DCOs, and CPOs

  • A commercial mindset and excellent drafting skills

  • A genuine interest in supporting sustainable development initiatives

Why join? You’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, flexibility, and innovation. Hybrid working is standard, along with ongoing learning and real opportunities for career progression.

Ready to make an impact in a firm where your work really matters? Let's talk.