Planning & Environment - Lawyer/Associate/Senior Associate

Nulsen Disability Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills Oakley is seeking a Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate to join our Sydney Planning & Environment team, working alongside a new Partner on significant development, infrastructure, energy and resources projects.

You will advise a diverse client base including developers, energy proponents, government agencies and major corporates, partnering with experienced Partners and senior lawyers across a broad range of matters.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years' PQE gained in a reputable planning and environment practice.
• Experience advising on planning, environmental and/or regulatory matters.
• Exposure to energy, renewables, infrastructure or resources projects will be highly regarded.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in developing your practice in this growing sector.

Responsibilities

• Planning and environmental approvals for major development projects
• Renewable energy projects
• Environmental compliance, regulatory investigations and enforcement matters
• Mining and resource sector developments, approvals and operational issues
• Strategic planning advice and land use matters
• Merits appeals and judicial review proceedings
• Due diligence for acquisitions and project financing transactions
• Advising clients on environmental legislation, planning instruments and regulatory risk

Skills

PQE 2-8 years

Planning & environment

Regulatory matters

Drafting & analysis

Stakeholder management

Job description

Our Sydney Planning & Environment team is growing and we are looking for a Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate to work alongside a new Partner.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

Our Sydney Planning & Environment team is growing and we are looking for a Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate to work alongside a new Partner.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on some of Australia's most significant development, infrastructure, energy and resources projects, advising a diverse client base ranging from developers and renewable energy proponents to mining companies, government agencies and major corporates.

You will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers across a broad range of matters, including:

• Planning and environmental approvals for major development projects
• Renewable energy projects
• Environmental compliance, regulatory investigations and enforcement matters
• Mining and resource sector developments, approvals and operational issues
• Strategic planning advice and land use matters
• Merits appeals and judicial review proceedings
• Due diligence for acquisitions and project financing transactions
• Advising clients on environmental legislation, planning instruments and regulatory risk

We are open to considering candidates nationally.

Who We Are Looking For

To be successful in this roel, you will have:

• 2-8 years' PQE gained in a reputable planning and environment practice
• Experience advising on planning, environmental and/or regulatory matters
• Exposure to energy, renewables, infrastructure or resources projects will be highly regarded
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in developing your practice in this growing sector

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Study and exam leave;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!

Apply

All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.