Planning & Environment Lawyer

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperLloyd Recruitment partners with a prestigious independent commercial law firm to appoint a Planning & Environment Lawyer (2-3 PAE) into its Brisbane practice.

You'll work across planning, environment and regulatory matters for State and Local Governments, developers and property clients, gaining exposure to planning court proceedings, infrastructure agreements and environmental compliance. A collaborative team supports your development and progression.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' post-admission experience in Planning & Environment.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience or exposure to planning, environment, development or regulatory matters.
• A commercially minded and client-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative personality.
• The ambition to build a long-term career in Planning & Environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle planning and environment matters for government and private clients.
• Prepare and advise on development approvals and planning advice.
• Draft governance, regulatory, and environmental compliance documents.
• Engage with local governments, developers and funds.
• Assist with due diligence and strategic planning.
• Develop client relationships and take increasing responsibility.

Skills

Planning & Environment

Drafting

Analytical

Problem-solving

Client-focused

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Build your career in one of Queensland's highly regarded Planning & Environment practices, working on complex matters for government, developers, renewables and major property clients within a genuinely down-to-earth team.

Why this opportunity?

• Gain broad exposure to sophisticated planning and environment matters, including Planning and Environment Court proceedings, development approvals, infrastructure agreements and environmental compliance
• Work closely with three highly regarded Partners who are accessible, supportive and genuinely invested in developing their lawyers
• Join a collaborative firm where people are valued, contribution is recognised and there is a clear pathway for progression through to partnership

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded independent commercial law firm to appoint a Planning & Environment Lawyer (2-3 PAE) into its established Brisbane practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to build genuine specialist expertise while working on high-quality matters for an impressive client base and learning from experienced practitioners.

The role

You’ll work across a diverse range of planning, environment and regulatory matters for clients including State and Local Governments, developers, property owners, funds, renewables companies, builders, financiers and corporate groups.

Your work will include:

• Planning and Environment Court appeals and enforcement proceedings
• Development approvals and planning advice
• Infrastructure agreements, charges and strategic planning
• Environmental compliance and regulatory matters
• Water and land use rights
• Governance and rating advice for local government
• Building and approval requirements
• Due diligence and strategic planning advice

You’ll work as part of a specialist team handling technically complex matters while developing strong client relationships and taking increasing responsibility for your own work.

About you

You’ll ideally have:

• 2-3 years' post-admission experience in Planning & Environment
• Strong technical capability and a genuine interest in developing as a specialist
• Experience or exposure to planning, environment, development or regulatory matters
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• A commercially minded and client-focused approach
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative personality
• The ambition to build a long-term career in Planning & Environment

What you can expect

• Work alongside three highly regarded Planning & Environment Partners
• Exposure to a broad and sophisticated client base
• Complex and varied specialist work across planning, environment and development
• Genuine mentoring and structured career development
• A clear pathway for progression through to partnership
• An approachable, inclusive and genuinely collaborative team culture
• A workplace where contribution is recognised across all levels
• Regular team and firm-wide social events
• Strong learning, wellbeing and professional development initiatives

If you're looking to establish yourself in a leading Planning & Environment practice while enjoying a supportive culture and genuine long-term career prospects, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.