Environmental and Planning Lawyer

7 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Montgomery Advisory Full time

We are representing Montgomery Advisory, a prominent legal firm with extensive experience in providing counsel to both private and public sector clients on a wide range of issues related to environmental, planning, compulsory acquisition, and administrative law. Their clientele includes large corporations as well as smaller private entities, establishing a strong foothold within Australia, recognized for their collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

About the Environment & Planning Team

The Environment & Planning team brings profound industry knowledge in various environmental and planning matters, serving local councils, developers, architects, town planners, and more.

This practice offers comprehensive advice on environmental assessments and approvals, climate change issues, native vegetation, native title and land rights, compulsory acquisitions, environmental investigations, and defense against environmental prosecutions.

Position Overview

The Sydney office is currently in search of a motivated and proactive Lawyer to enhance the Environment & Planning team.

In this role, you will have the chance to engage in a diverse array of dynamic and stimulating work, including:

  • Collaborating with partners and senior lawyers to achieve client objectives and meet deadlines
  • Conducting research on legislation and case law
  • Drafting legal opinions and planning agreements
  • Assisting in the management of litigation matters, including various Land and Environment Court proceedings
  • Providing legal advice and representation for clients in securing and executing planning and environmental approvals
  • Evaluating environmental impacts
  • Performing planning and environmental due diligence.

This presents an exciting opportunity to establish a solid foundation for a career within a busy practice.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this position, you should be a Lawyer with 2-4 years' post-admission experience in environmental and planning law. Additionally, you should possess:

  • A genuine passion and strong interest in Environmental and Planning law, particularly in litigation
  • Exceptional analytical, research, and communication skills
  • A solid academic background
  • Effective time management skills and the ability to perform well under pressure
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the capability to work collaboratively within a team.

Inclusivity Commitment

Montgomery Advisory is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive application process for all candidates. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully engage in the application process, please reach out for support.



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