Planning & Environment Lawyer (1-3PQE)

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hays Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Planning, Environment, Lawyer, Associate, Solicitor

Your new company

This highly regarded independent law firm is known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and client-focused solutions. With offices across Australia, the firm provides specialist legal expertise in banking and finance, corporate advisory, dispute resolution, property and construction, intellectual property, and government sectors.

Your new role

An exciting opportunity is available for an Associate (2-8PQE) to join the firm's Planning & Environment team within its Real Estate & Construction practice-offering comprehensive legal services across property acquisition, planning and environmental matters, development and construction, sales, and leasing.

The team has a strong pipeline of high-profile projects, working with a diverse range of clients across the property development sector. This role provides significant client exposure, opportunities to mentor junior lawyers, and access to exceptional professional development in marketing, business growth, and commercial acumen.

The ideal candidate

Ideal expertise includes experience within mid-tier or top-tier firms, covering:

  • VCAT and Planning Panels Victoria litigation
  • Drafting Section 173 Agreements
  • Contaminated land advisory
  • Compulsory acquisition of land claims

In addition to technical legal expertise, strong client relationship management, a commercial mindset, and a commitment to outstanding service are key attributes for success.

To excel in this role, you should be an Associate with at least 1 years of PQE specialising in planning and development law.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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