Environmental & Planning Associate — Contaminated Land

Kelly Gordine; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in Sydney seeks an Associate for its Environment & Planning practice. You will work directly with a respected environmental law partner on complex contaminated land, pollution and regulatory matters for government, property, energy, infrastructure and resources clients.

The role blends advisory and contentious work with high-profile disputes and broad client contact. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years’ PQE in environment and planning law, exposure to contaminated land or

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience in environment and planning law.
• Exposure to contaminated land, pollution or regulatory work.

Responsibilities

• Advising on contaminated land liability, investigation and remediation strategies.
• Assisting with planning and environmental approvals for remediation and development projects.
• Conducting environmental due diligence on acquisitions and divestments.
• Acting in environmental disputes, including nuisance, negligence and PFAS contamination claims.
• Advising on pollution licence compliance and regulatory prosecutions.
• Negotiating remediation obligations with regulators and drafting contracts.

Job description

A leading US law firm in Sydney seeks an Associate for its Environment & Planning practice. You will work directly with a respected environmental law partner on complex contaminated land, pollution and regulatory matters for government, property, energy, infrastructure and resources clients.

The role blends advisory and contentious work with high-profile disputes and broad client contact. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years’ PQE in environment and planning law, exposure to contaminated land or