Associate, Environment & Planning

Allens Corporate Services; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

International secondments

Wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Allens is seeking a talented Environment & Planning lawyer to join our Sydney-based E&P team within the Real Estate and Development Group. You will advise on E&P approvals, transactions, development projects, and participate in disputes across Australia.

You will have exposure to multiple Partners, build your niche, and enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements and extensive learning opportunities through our Career Deal and Linklaters alliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Environment & Planning field preferred.
• Ability to manage matters and develop client relationships.
• Willingness to participate in business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning and environmental approval advice for projects across sectors.
• Appear in the Land and Environment Court in appeals, land acquisition proceedings and prosecutions.
• Advise on contaminated land issues and environmental licensing.
• Advise on planning and associated regulatory approvals.
• Advise on biodiversity conservation, heritage and environmental protection legislation.
• Negotiate voluntary planning agreements at State and local government levels.

Job description

Your role

This is your opportunity to join our growing Environment and Planning (E&P) team in Sydney. Our E&P team sits within our Real Estate and Development Group and is an integral part of Allens' leading Projects, Real Estate & Development practice. Our lawyers work with our colleagues in a range of practice groups in Sydney as well as across jurisdictions, giving our lawyers an opportunity to work on major projects throughout Australia. As a member of our E&P Team, you will work in a collaborative environment advising and supporting our clients with E&P approvals, E&P support for transactions and development projects, as well as acting on a range of disputes. At Allens, our structure means you'll get exposure to a number of different Partners within your practice group and a wide variety of work. We encourage our lawyers to find their niche and specialise in areas they're interested in, while building a strong foundation across their field.

• Provide strategic planning and environmental approval advice for projects across a range of market sectors including residential, retail, commercial, industrial and logistics, aged care, mining, transport, energy and renewables.
• Appear in the Land and Environment Court in appeals, land acquisition proceedings and prosecutions.
• Advise on contaminated land issues and environmental licensing.
• Advise on planning and associated regulatory approvals.
• Advise on biodiversity conservation, heritage and environmental protection legislation.
• Negotiate voluntary planning agreements at both State and local government levels.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you.

About you

• Experience working in an Environment & Planning team, ideally at a well-regarded top tier firm, international firm, Australian firm or boutique firm.
• Some experience in Land and Environment Court litigation.
• A willingness to build an understanding of clients and develop effective working relationships.
• An ability to effectively manage matters.
• A willingness to participate in business development activities, such as pitch documents, firm-wide pursuits, article writing, attending industry events and hosting seminars.
• A desire and ability to grow, both as an Environment & Planning Lawyer and leader.
• A strong team ethic.
• An ability to establish a professional profile and internal networks.

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations. Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.
• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
• International opportunities: our alliance with Linklaters ensures possible secondments to many of their overseas offices.
• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our peoples' differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements.

If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [e-mail].

The right role for you might be just around the corner!

At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them. Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities. Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm. We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 180 years.