Lawyer - Planning & Environment

Planning & Environment Lawyer | Sydney

Lawyer - Property / Construction

Permanent / Full Time

Recognised as one of the Best Places to Work in recent years by leading publication

Join a modern, market-leading law firm that puts its people first

About you

To be considered for this role, you will be someone who thrives in a vibrant and dynamic team environment.  You will have a strong planning and development background with approximately 2-3 years PQE.  You will ideally have worked in a mid or top tier law firm across a broad range of planning, development and environmental matters and also compulsory land acquisition. 

You will have a keen interest in developing client relationships and be driven to provide outstanding client service.  You will have a strong understanding of the property development sector and take a commercial approach to issues. You will demonstrate the ability to provide outstanding service to clients and work within a team environment.  You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and are looking to join a friendly, social and collaborative team.

Your role

They currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced 2-3 year PQE lawyer to join the Planning and Environment team in Sydney which is part of the Real Estate & Construction practice. 

Their clients practice is a 'one stop shop' covering all aspects of property acquisition, planning and environmental issues, development and construction, sales and leasing. The team has a strong pipeline of broad and interesting planning and development work across a range of clients. The Planning and Environment team also advises in relation to compulsory land acquisition matters acting specifically for landowners and lessees.

In this role, you will have considerable client contact and participate in a broad range of firm wide activities. You will receive outstanding mentoring across all aspects of your professional development including marketing and business development, practice and client growth and business acumen.

You will have the opportunity to build your career working in one of Australia's most dynamic and leading Planning & Environment practices.

Our client is the only law firm to be recognised in as one of the best places to work in recent times by a leading publication, which ranks Australia and New Zealand’s best workplaces across nine different industries.

They are a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future. They help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something they are all proud of. They have an aggressive growth strategy and as part of their evolution and journey, they are creating a modern law firm and will present to the market a new, exciting offering that will rival Australia’s top tier firms.

They:

• Develop and inspire their people
  


• Do the right thing and make an impact
  


• Work with quality clients in our chosen markets
  


• Solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
  


• Are a widely recognised and respected brand.
  

They are always on the lookout for star performers to join our growing firm. 

What they offer

• Truly flexible work practices
  


• Progressive and market-leading Parental Leave support including
  


• 30 weeks' Paid Parental Leave
  


• Superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your working days)
  


• An external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing)
  


• A supported and staggered return
  


• Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return
  


• Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment
  


• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  


• Health and wellbeing initiatives. And much more!
  

They engage with all of their people to create a work environment that encourages and promotes inclusion and diversity, while instilling pride in the firm and their values of excellence, collaboration, stewardship, positivity, responsibility and integrity.  Their values and culture assist them in creating a cohesive environment in which they are committed equally to professionalism and personal fulfilment.