Lawyer (1-4 PAE), Planning & Environment

About The Team
Our Planning & Environment team is engaged in a wide range of litigation, advisory and contractual matters across a diverse client range spanning both the public and private sectors. With the team continuing to grow in volume and breadth of work, as well as being known for their success and supportive culture, it is an exciting time to join.

About The Role
The practice enjoys a balance between top-level Government clients, and private sector clients. You will work on a wide range of matters for a sophisticated and growing client base. Types of matters you will work on include:

• Land and Environment Court litigation;
• Advice on issues such as permissibility, statutory interpretation of planning instruments, development contributions, environmental law compliance, contamination;
• Drafting planning agreements and works in kind agreements.

About you
We are seeking a lawyer with 1-4 years PAE, ideally with a background in or exposure to Land and Environment Court litigation (even as a graduate rotation). You will be open to learning and being part of a busy but supportive team.

You will have excellent legal research and written skills, with the ability to draft legal documents appropriate to your level of experience. You will have a keen eye for detail, sound judgement, critical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills.

This is a chance for a talented early career professional who is passionate about planning and environment law to develop under a senior team.

This role will suit candidates who appreciate a positive and cohesive culture, and genuinely enjoy operating as a team to achieve outstanding results for clients.

Who We Are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia's largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.

Employee Benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.

Our benefits include:

• A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
• Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
• Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.

Firm awards and citations
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.

• Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
• Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
• Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia awards
• Doyle's Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
• Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession

Community & impact
We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.

This includes:

• Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
• Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
• International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
• Red Cross Life Blood group donations

What's next?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.

To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoe Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button and submit an up-to-date CV, academic transcripts and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.