At a Glance
- Tasks: Work on exciting planning and environmental law cases with diverse clients.
- Company: Major Australian law firm with a global network and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent career development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Great opportunities for mentorship and skill development in a thriving practice.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in environmental and planning law.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years of legal experience with a passion for environment and planning law.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
We represent a major Australian law firm comprising lawyers across a number of Australian offices, and including a significant global network. As an upshot of growth, the Sydney office is now looking to hire a junior to mid-level E&P lawyer. The Sydney E&P team advises across the full spectrum of planning and environmental matters, from initial planning and feasibility assessments through to development approvals, appeals and enforcement.
Position Description
This is a position which will provide unparalleled opportunities for progression, mentorship and skill development in this area of law. You will gain broad exposure to a diverse range of planning, environmental and regulatory matters and work with a high-calibre client base that includes State and Local Governments, developers, industry participants, property owners, funds, corporate groups, renewable energy companies, builders and financiers.
Your role will include:
- Appeals and enforcement proceedings in the Planning and Environment Court;
- Planning, environmental and building matters;
- Drafting and negotiating infrastructure agreements;
- Infrastructure planning, charges and agreements;
- Water and land use rights;
- Development approval requirements and pathways.
This is a great opportunity for a driven and talented junior to mid-level lawyer who wants to be part of a growing and busy team with genuine progression opportunities in a market-leading practice.
Requirements
You will be a lawyer with 1 to 3 years' experience, with a strong interest in environment and planning law. In addition, you will:
- have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal as well as people skills;
- have strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills;
- be wanting to be part of a highly energetic and driven team.
In return, you will be rewarded with an impressive remuneration package, excellent career development opportunities and a great team environment.
Lawyer, Environment & Planning in Sydney employer: Montgomery Advisory
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