Company: JMC Legal Recruitment
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Posted: May 1st, 2026
️ 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