Environmental Law Specialist

14 hours ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Law Staff Full time

About the Role

A leading law firm is seeking a talented Associate or Senior Associate with substantial planning and environment experience to join a dynamic practice group. This is an opportunity to work on diverse and impactful planning and environment matters for a range of clients, including energy and resources companies, manufacturers, and large-scale developers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partnering directly with a senior Planning & Environment Partner, you will tackle complex environmental litigation and provide comprehensive services such as:
    • Securing development approvals
    • Navigating planning disputes
    • Managing project work
    • Overseeing environmental planning, permits, and approvals
    • Ensuring environmental compliance
    • Handling incident management and defending enforcement actions
    • Advising on environmental liability insurance policies

About You

The ideal candidate will bring:

  • A minimum of 4 years post-admission experience in planning and environment law
  • Deep legal knowledge of planning and environment principles
  • Excellent analytical skills and clear, concise writing abilities
  • The ability to meet tight deadlines with ease
  • A passion for building strong client relationships and delivering top-notch service and advice

Benefits

Joining this firm means you'll enjoy:

  • Continuous career development opportunities
  • A comprehensive health and wellness program, including an annual wellbeing allowance
  • Flexible working arrangements for a balanced life
  • A supportive leadership team fostering a culture of excellence and collegiality
  • Additional perks like fruit baskets, morning teas, and a vibrant office environment


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