Lawyer in Sydney

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

We have an opportunity for a Lawyer in Planning & Environment to join our friendly and highly engaged Public Law team. Working closely with our partners, you will work on both litigious and advisory environmental, planning and regulatory matters to our public and private clients. As a pivotal team member within a supportive and collaborative environment, you will undertake various responsibilities including drafting advice, contract drafting, and legal research.

Your primary duties will involve:

• Drafting advice on Federal and State environmental regulation, planning and approval processes, contaminated land, and statutory processes.
• Working on contracts related to similar matters, such as voluntary planning agreements, waste contracts and contracts relating to contaminated land.
• Conducting legal research to support advisory and transactional work.
• Staying abreast of regulatory developments.
• Conducting due diligence on environmental and statutory processes.

The work is interesting, complex and challenging which will see you working alongside like-minded professionals in a collaborative team environment. You will be recognised for personal achievements and receive mentoring to ensure your professional skills continue to grow and develop.

In order to be considered for this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• 1+ years PQE in planning and environment within private practice or alternatively have a legal background and keen to return to private practice.
• Excellent technical and drafting skills.
• Strong people & analytical skills and excellent communication.
• An enquiring mind as well as possessing sound judgement and a can-do attitude.
• A commitment to teamwork and achieving challenging objectives.
• Strong academic qualifications.

Why join Maddocks? Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience a diverse and inclusive workplace:

• We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Bronze Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards.
• We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD and Maddocks Pride groups.
• Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.
• Give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.
• Work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.
• Access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work. To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.