Environment Planning Law Specialist

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeEnvironment Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Lead Environment and Planning Lawyer

This is a highly sought-after opportunity to collaborate with a leading environment and planning partner, whose work combines litigation strategy and policy influence.

The role offers access to complex and commercially significant matters across both litigation and approvals from large-scale master planning and infrastructure to regulatory frameworks and renewables project advisory - across local government, government-owned corporations, and major private entities.

With a strong presence in Queensland including across the regions, and an embedded client base, the team has developed a reputation for navigating legal and regulatory issues at scale.

The incoming senior lawyer will join a stable and high-performing team, stepping into a succession pathway. It is a considered opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to take on enduring stakeholder relationships and enjoy working with one of the 'inner circle' in terms of E&P leadership as part of a team that offers deep sector trust.

The broader firm continues to grow nationally, with recent strategic partner appointments across multiple offices and a clear focus on the planning and environment capability within its full-service offering.

The Role:
  • The role spans both planning and environment, with direct exposure to matters such as:
  • Strategic advice for urban development and master-planned communities, including approvals and native title issues, to due diligence for transactions
  • Regulatory navigation and compliance for renewables and energy projects.
  • Approvals, enforcement, and compulsory acquisition across local government and private sector clients.
  • Advice on regional planning, master planning, and state planning policies.
  • Planning and Environment Court appeals, declaratory proceedings, and development offences.

About You:

  • Senior Associate or Special Counsel with at least 6 years' PQE in environment and planning law. Demonstrated experience advising government bodies, infrastructure developers, or private sector clients on Queensland's planning and environmental frameworks.
  • Strong capability managing both advisory and contentious matters independently, with a focus on precision and commercial outcomes.
  • Interest in stepping into a visible, client-facing leadership role, with support from a high-performing, well-resourced team.
  • LLB, strong academics

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