Senior Lawyer: Environment and Planning

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Naiman Clarke Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Associate, Senior Associates

What's in it for you?

  • Hands-on mentorship from Doyles Guide and Best Lawyers recognized Partners
  • Join a nationally recognized team handling high-profile, career-defining matters
  • Enjoy a flexible
    3:2
    hybrid model
    , top-of-market salary packages, and an amazing bonus structure.

About your new employer:

  • One of
    Australia's largest and fastest-growing legal partnerships
  • Offers
    high-calibre work
    with a
    down-to-earth, accessible culture
  • Rapid team growth creating
    clear progression
    pathways for high performers

About the role:

  • Advise private and public sector clients on complex environment and planning matters, including large-scale developments and regulatory approvals
  • Represent clients in VCAT, Planning Panels, and Supreme Court proceedings
  • Navigate complex approval processes and provide strategic guidance on planning and environmental compliance
  • Support a specialist legal team on high-impact projects across the property, renewables, and resource sectors

The ideal candidate:

  • Associate to Senior Associate (3+PQE in Environment and Planning Law)
  • Relevant law degree with good academics
  • Admission to practice and full working rights in Australia
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals,
please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities
.

Why work with us?

  • We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
  • You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
  • We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
  • Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.

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