Planning Jobs in Bristol

There are 22 firms practising planning law with an office in Bristol, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 3 boutique or high street, 1 mid-size, and 18 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for Bristol. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£48,500
£39,000 – £58,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£64,500
£51,000 – £78,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£86,000
£67,000 – £113,000

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£51,500
£43,000 – £62,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£70,000
£57,000 – £84,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£97,000
£75,500 – £127,000

Non-qualified roles

These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£26,500
£25,000 – £28,500
3–5 years£30,000
£27,500 – £33,000
5+ years£32,500
£29,500 – £36,500

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,000
£24,000 – £26,500
3–5 years£27,000
£25,000 – £29,000
5+ years£29,000
£26,500 – £32,500

Planning Firms in Bristol

These firms are registered with the SRA for planning in Bristol. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

A

Acuity Law Limited

Bristol

A

Ashfords LLP

Bristol

B

Birketts LLP

Bristol

B

Buckles Solicitors LLP

Also known as Mediated Solutions, Buckles Castaldipartners

Bristol

B

Burges Salmon LLP

Bristol

C

Clarke Willmott LLP

Bristol

C

Clyde & Co LLP

Also known as Clyde & Co (practising As Clyde & Co Llp)

Bristol

C

Cms Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Bristol

D

Dac Beachcroft LLP

Bristol

F

Freeths LLP

Bristol

H

Humphreys & Co

Bristol

K

Knights Professional Services Limited

Also known as Cl Medilaw, Integrar, Knights

Bristol

M

Martin Evans

Bristol

M

Michelmores LLP

Bristol

S

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Also known as Reddens, Northelm, Lime Solicitors, Corclaim, Marrons, Mayo Wynne Baxter

Bristol

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning law firms are there in Bristol?

There are 22 firms practising planning law with an office in Bristol, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 3 boutique or high street, 1 mid-size, and 18 large. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a planning solicitor in Bristol?

Newly qualified planning solicitors in Bristol typically earn between £39,000 and £62,500 depending on firm size, with boutique and high street firms around £48,500 and mid-size firms around £51,500. At 4 to 5 PQE, the range is £51,000 to £84,000 across firm sizes, with boutique firms around £64,500 and mid-size around £70,000.

Where does LawBoard firm data come from?

Firm listings are sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register, which lists all authorised law firms in England and Wales. Data is updated periodically.

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Firm data sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register. Salary benchmarks are regional estimates for guidance only. Recruitment support available via RecQuest.