Environmental Planning Expert

1 month ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Pinsent Masons Full time

About Us

Pinsent Masons is a world-leading law firm with a rapidly growing presence in Australia. We're committed to making business work better for people, and our Environment & Planning team is at the forefront of this mission.

Job Description:

We're seeking an experienced Senior Associate lawyer to join our national Environment & Planning team in Melbourne. You'll work closely with leading Environmental & Planning partners on high-profile projects, advising clients on environmental and planning issues across various sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Optimising approval pathways for new projects
  • Environmental assessments
  • Planning appeals and panel hearings
  • Biodiversity offsets
  • Environmental licensing
  • Secondary approvals
  • Neighbour agreements
  • Environmental incident response

You'll also collaborate with the wider Property team and Corporate team on a range of market-leading work.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • A minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in environment & planning law
  • Strong interest in the energy and infrastructure sectors
  • Commercial awareness
  • Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • A passion for working in a fast-paced, high-performing team

What We Offer:

Pinsent Masons is a purpose-driven law firm that values flexibility, inclusivity, and fun. As a member of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per year
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • A focus on work-life balance and employee well-being

Join Our Team:



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