About us:
At Colin Biggers & Paisley, we're here to make a difference.
We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do.
This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.
We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.
Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do.
Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance.
We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.
We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program.
We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.
We don't just recognise our role as a corporate citizen; we put words into actions.
The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions.
To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role: Conducting litigation in the Planning and Environment CourtDrafting infrastructure agreements and statutory instruments such as local laws or planning schemesProviding advice in relation to all aspects of law relating to planning and environment and local governmentAdvising proponents on the delivery of major projectsManaging and developing the skills of junior lawyersContinual professional development in a leading Melbourne firmAbout you: 4+ PQE with experience in planning and environmentStrong attention to detailGood project management skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver work on timeAble to supervise and develop junior lawyersPrevious exposure to business development and an ability to build strong client relationshipsInterested in establishing a long-term successful career with Colin Biggers & PaisleyAbility to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a teamPractical and client-focused problem-solving skillsA strong, plain language communication styleJoin the team:
Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance.
We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first.
Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.
Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth.
We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.
Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us.
"Diversity" to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and "inclusion" for us means inclusion for all.
We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone.
Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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