At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on planning approvals, environmental compliance, and major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Top-tier Australian law firm with a focus on significant development and regulatory matters.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, five weeks' annual leave, and bonus potential from 1,800 hours.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to high-profile projects and work alongside leading legal practitioners.
- Qualifications: 3-4 years PQE in planning or environment law; strong legal and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
- Exposure to significant environment and planning matters across some of
Australia's most prominent projects .
- Build your profile alongside highly regarded practitioners in a sophisticated national practice.
- Enjoy bonus potential from 1,800 hours, 3:2 hybrid working and five weeks' annual leave.
- Gain exposure to both advisory and contentious work , including Land and Environment Court matters.
About your new employer
- Our client is a top-tier Australian law firm known for advising on some of the country's most significant development, infrastructure, energy and regulatory matters.
- You will join a high-performing team working with major private sector, government and institutional clients on complex and commercially significant mandates.
About the role
- Working closely with leading planning and environment partners, you will advise on:
- planning approvals and development strategy;
- environmental regulation and compliance;
- compulsory acquisition and land compensation;
- major infrastructure and urban development;
- energy transition and data centre projects; and
- Land and Environment Court proceedings.
The work spans major project delivery, strategic advisory and complex disputes , giving you broad exposure across the full lifecycle of significant developments.
The ideal candidate
3 - 4 years PQE in planning, environment, or local government law.
- Knowledge of NSW planning laws desirable.
- Strong technical legal skills and drafting ability
- Excellent communication and client management skill
- Commercial judgement and confidence working on complex matters
Why work with us?
- Please quote reference number TW/51927.
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Lawyer: Planning & Environment in Sydney employer: Naiman Clarke
Naiman Clarke is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture, providing associates with the opportunity to engage in high-profile insolvency and commercial litigation cases. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from mentorship by experienced partners and the chance to take ownership of significant matters, all while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork and innovation.
