Lawyer

W3Global; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a talented junior lawyer in Sydney to join a team serving state government agencies and local authorities. You will work closely with partners and counsel, supported by a skilled team, on diverse matters including planning, environment, property, and governance for public sector clients.

The role is designed for recent admittees (within 3 years) or soon-to-be admitted graduates who excel academically and demonstrate strong statutory interpretation and research skills.

Qualifications

• Recent admission (last 3 years) or soon to be admitted.
• Exposure to planning & environment law, property or government law during study or practice.
• Strong academic record with demonstrated legal research and statutory interpretation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cooperative team.

Responsibilities

• Work with partners and counsel on a range of matters in planning & environment law.
• Assist with development appeals and judicial review in Land & Environment Court.
• Support environmental prosecutions in Local Court and Land & Environment Court.
• Contribute to planning & development work and development agreements.
• Engage with biodiversity, pollution, and complex property matters for public sector clients.
• Participate in governance and administration matters affecting the public sector.

Skills

Statutory interpretation

Legal research

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree (LL.B./JD)

Job description

Working predominantly with state government agencies and local government authorities, our partners are ex-top tier. They include accredited specialists and are regularly recognized in Doyle's Guide and Best Lawyers Australia.

We currently have an opportunity for an exceptional candidate who is seeking an alternative working environment to top-tier firms, without sacrificing quality of work, quality training or remuneration.

Your place in our team

You will work directly with the firm's partners and special counsel, and alongside the firm's other senior and mid-level lawyers. You will be supported by a fully resourced team of business support staff.

You will be able to work across a range of diverse matters, including.

• development appeals and judicial review in the Land & Environment Court
• environmental prosecutions (Local Court & Land & Environment Court)
• planning & development law and projects
• developer contributions and planning agreements
• biodiversity & threatened species
• pollution and contamination
• complex property matters for public sector clients
• public sector governance and administration

Your background

You Are a Talented And Hard-working Young Lawyer, Who

• is recently admitted (in the last 3 years) or soon will be
• has been exposed to planning & environment law, property or government law, at university or in practice, and are excited by the intellectual challenges posed by these areas of law
• has an impressive academic record with demonstrated excellent statutory interpretation and legal research skills
• has the ability and desire to work collaboratively in a dynamic, co-operative and harmonious team
• has the drive to be the best lawyer you can