27th June, 2025
Join one of Australia's leading law firms and be part of their award-winning Environment and Planning team in Sydney.
- First Tier Planning & Development Practice - Doyle's Guide
- Top 25 attraction firms and one of the fastest growing by revenue and headcount - Lawyers Weekly survey
- Pro-development focus. Proven in all aspects of land use and property development.
Our client: Our client is a renowned national law firm with a strong presence across multiple cities in Australia. Their network allows them to take on large-scale projects across the entire country.
The firm's Planning and Environment team has an impressive track record of representing major developers and landowners in high-stakes matters before the Land and Environment Court.
No other law firm handles as many cases for developers appealing decisions through merit appeal proceedings in the Land and Environment Court as this team does.
The Role: The role involves advising on various matters like appeals in the Land and Environment Court, compulsory acquisitions, and negotiating important planning agreements.
As an Associate/Senior Associate/Special Counsel you will represent major developers in significant cases, using the Partner's strong industry connections and negotiation skills to overcome regulatory challenges and enable large development projects to move forward.
Additionally, you will provide legal advice, prepare submissions, and work with a skilled team to deliver excellent service to clients.
About You: - Solid experience as a Planning and Environment Associate/Senior Associate/Special Counsel from a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
- Able to work well as part of a tight-knit team.
- Strong skills in leading and mentoring others.
What you'll get: - Opportunity to work alongside a Partner renowned for their expertise, as recognised by Chambers, Legal 500, and Doyle's Guide.
- A transparent career path that outlines the specific expectations and requirements for advancement to the next level.
- Exposure to working on projects for developers and landowners, providing experience with major clients.
Next Steps: For more information or a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Dapo Ishola on 0433 079 677.
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Applications close on Thursday, 31 July.
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