Lawyer - Environment And Planning (E&P) - Sydney

We represent a leading law firm with decades of experience advising private and public sector clients on all aspects of environment, planning, compulsory acquisition and administrative law. Their client base ranges from large blue-chip companies to smaller privately owned entities. They have an established presence within Australia with high calibre partners, and are fast-developing a reputation for being one of the friendliest and most cohesive work environments.The Environment & Planning TeamThe E&P team possess deep industry expertise in all environment & planning matters, acting for local council authorities, developers, architects, town planners and more. The practice provides advice across:Environment assessment and approvalClimate changeNative vegetationNative title and land rightsCompulsory acquisitionsEnvironmental investigationsDefending environmental prosecutionsPosition DescriptionThe Sydney office are now seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Lawyer to join the Environment & Planning team. You will have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of fast-paced and exciting work including:Supporting and working with partners and the senior lawyers in the team in meeting clients' objectives and deadlinesLegislation and case law researchDrafting advices and planning agreementsAssisting in the day to day conduct of litigation matters, including Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Land and Environment Court proceedings and Supreme Court proceedingsProviding advice and representation to clients in obtaining and implementing planning and environmental approvalsAssessing environmental impactsUndertaking planning and environmental due diligenceThis is an exciting chance to hit the ground running and cement a career in this very busy practice.RequirementsTo be successful, you will be a Lawyer with 2-4 years' post admission experience in environment & planning. In addition, you will have:A passion and a strong interest in Environment and Planning law, and in litigationExcellent analytical, research and communication skillsStrong academic backgroundGood time management skills and ability to work well under time pressureGreat interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively with others in a team#J-18808-Ljbffr