Planning & Environment lawyer, 3-4PAE

4 days ago


City of Brisbane, Australia Holding Redlich Full time

About the team

Our Brisbane Planning & Environment team sits within a national practice group that acts for a vast range of clients in planning, environment, infrastructure and cultural heritage. The team works with clients across private and public sectors (local, state, federal). Led by Wendy Evans, a leading planning lawyer and qualified town planner, she is a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia and provides expert Court witness services.

About the role

We are looking for a Brisbane-based lawyer with 3‑4 years post‑admission experience in planning and environment. You will work alongside Wendy and SC Nicole Besgrove, play a key role in the team, and receive excellent mentoring from two of the market’s leading lawyers.

Key exposure:

- Development strategy work

- Infrastructure, environmental and cultural heritage work

- Statutory planning tasks

- Planning and environment court work

About you

You have a genuine passion for planning and environment law, and openness to challenge and growth. You will have experience from a well-regarded planning team (private practice or government) with diverse matters; existing court work is a plus. You are self‑motivated, efficient, integrity‑driven, collaborative, and value excellence.

Who we are

Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia, offering a full range of legal services to large public and private companies.

Employee benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support wellbeing and success, including a centrally located, newly renovated office, snack stations and team‑coffee days.

Firm awards & recognition

- Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)

- Employer of Choice – Australasian Lawyer

- Best Lawyers in Australia™ and One to Watch in Australia™ award recipients

- Doyle’s Guide rankings for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers and Best Firms

- Signatories to the Charter for the Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession

Community & Impact

- Dedicated Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund

- Active diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees

- Member of Law Exchange International for global collaboration

- Ongoing participation in Red Cross Lifeblood donations

What’s next?

For further information, visit our Careers website.

To discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact Zoë Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9802.

To apply, click the “Apply” button and submit your CV, academic transcripts, and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

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