Your New Firm
A full-service commercial firm with over 300 professionals working across offices throughout Australia. Many ex-top-tier lawyers have joined this firm, producing high-quality work for an impressive client base. The firm embraces a distinctive philosophy, viewing its legal talent as nationally focused. This approach allows its lawyers to engage in matters in other offices, especially where there is a specific interest in the type of work available or where their skills are closely aligned.

Your New Role   
Working directly with the Senior Partner, you will be assisting both private sector and government clients in obtaining a range of planning and environment approvals required for developing and expanding major energy, resources, renewables and infrastructure projects.

You will also get some exposure to the negotiation of Indigenous land use agreements and the acquisition of land affected by native title.

Culture & Benefits

• No billable hours, holistic approach with a focus on getting the law right for clients;
• Generous paid parental leave policy of up to 26 weeks; 
• Work across different areas without being limited by a practice group name;
• Great scope to get involved in interstate work and to help build the capability in the construction space;
• Down to earth feel about the office, flexible working and 
• Very approachable Partners.

• 3+ years in Planning and Environment Law within a highly-regarded firm; 
• Experience across both front and back-end matters;
• High level of expertise in dispute resolution;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and client service skills; 
• Ability to prioritise tasks, display initiative and have a good attention to detail; and 
• A collaborative, positive and energetic approach.