Environment & Planning Lawyer

Montgomery Advisory; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory in Sydney seeks a junior to mid-level E&P lawyer with a keen interest in environment and planning law. You will gain diverse exposure across planning, environmental and regulatory matters while working with a high-calibre client base including government and developers.

The role offers progression, mentorship, and a busy team environment with opportunities to advance in a market-leading practice.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical mindset.
• Energetic and driven team contributor.
• Interest in environment and planning law.

Responsibilities

• Appeals and enforcement proceedings in the Planning and Environment Court.
• Planning, environmental and building matters.
• Drafting and negotiating infrastructure agreements.
• Infrastructure planning, charges and agreements.
• Water and land use rights.
• Development approval requirements and pathways.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

People skills

Team player

Job description

We represent a major Australian law firm comprising lawyers across a number of Australian offices, and including a significant global network.

As an upshot of growth, the Sydney office are now looking to hire a junior to mid-level E&P lawyer.

The Sydney E&P team advises across the full spectrum of planning and environmental matters, from initial planning and feasibility assessments through to development approvals, appeals and enforcement.

Position Description

This is a position which will provide unparalleled opportunities for progression, mentorship and skill development in this area of law.

You will gain broad exposure to a diverse range of planning, environmental and regulatory matters and work with a high-calibre client base that includes State and Local Governments, developers, industry participants, property owners, funds, corporate groups, renewable energy companies, builders and financiers.

Your role will include:

• Appeals and enforcement proceedings in the Planning and Environment Court;
• Planning, environmental and building matters;
• Drafting and negotiating infrastructure agreements;
• Infrastructure planning, charges and agreements;
• Water and land use rights; and
• Development approval requirements and pathways.

This is a great opportunity for a driven and talented junior to mid-level lawyer who wants to be part of a growing and busy team with genuine progression opportunities in a market-leading practice.

Requirements

You will be a lawyer with 1 to 3 years' experience,with a strong interest in environment and planning law.

In addition, you will:

• haveexcellent communication skills, both written and verbal as well as people skills
• have strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills
• be wanting to be part of a highly energetic and driven team.

In return, you will be rewarded with an impressive remuneration package, excellent career development opportunities and a great team environment.

Contact

For further information, please contact Andrew Rees on [phone] or [e-mail]

We are committed to fostering a truly inclusive process for all candidates who wish to apply. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail].