Planning & Environment Lawyer - Associate to Senior (Sydney CBD)

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning culture

Mentoring from specialists

Modern Sydney CBD office

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd. in Sydney is seeking a solicitor with 2+ years PAE in planning, environment or development law to join our Planning, Environment and Government practice. You will work directly with two NSW Law Society Accredited Specialists on complex development matters.

You will handle development applications, planning strategy, Land and Environment Court appeals, compulsory acquisition and environmental compliance, while developing expertise in a high-profile practice.

Qualifications

• Admission as a solicitor in NSW.
• 2+ years PAE in planning, environment, or development law.
• Experience in Land and Environment Court or state planning tribunal (preferred).
• Strong drafting and client communication skills.
• Genuine interest in built environment, development, or sustainability.
• Accredited Specialist (or working towards) is highly regarded but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work across a wide range of planning and environment matters.
• Handle development applications, approvals, and planning strategy under the EP&A Act.
• Manage development and enforcement appeals in the Land and Environment Court (all Classes).
• Handle compulsory acquisition, resumption, and valuation matters.
• Oversee environmental compliance, enforcement, and due diligence.
• Engage in heritage, biodiversity, and planning agreements.
• Provide local government regulatory advice and dispute resolution.

Skills

Drafting

Client communication

Interest in built environment

Education

Admission NSW Solicitor

Job description

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd. in Sydney is seeking a solicitor with 2+ years PAE in planning, environment or development law to join our Planning, Environment and Government practice. You will work directly with two NSW Law Society Accredited Specialists on complex development matters.

You will handle development applications, planning strategy, Land and Environment Court appeals, compulsory acquisition and environmental compliance, while developing expertise in a high-profile practice.