Planning & Environment Lawyer – Hybrid, 5 Weeks Leave

Naiman Clarke; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Hybrid working

Five weeks leave

Job summary

Naiman Clarke in Sydney is seeking a planning and environment lawyer with 3–4 years’ PQE to join a top-tier Australian firm. You will advise on planning approvals, environmental regulation, and major infrastructure projects via a mix of advisory and litigation work.

Working closely with partners, you’ll handle land compensation, development strategy, and Land and Environment Court proceedings while benefiting from 3:2 hybrid arrangements and five weeks’ annual leave.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years PQE in planning, environment, or local government law.
• Knowledge of NSW planning laws desirable.
• Strong technical legal skills and drafting ability.
• Excellent communication and client management skill
• Commercial judgement and confidence working on complex matters

Responsibilities

• Advising on planning approvals and development strategy.
• Environmental regulation and compliance.
• Compulsory acquisition and land compensation.
• Major infrastructure and urban development.
• Energy transition and data centre projects; and
• Land and Environment Court proceedings.

Skills

Planning law

Environmental law

Client management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Naiman Clarke in Sydney is seeking a planning and environment lawyer with 3–4 years’ PQE to join a top-tier Australian firm. You will advise on planning approvals, environmental regulation, and major infrastructure projects via a mix of advisory and litigation work.

Working closely with partners, you’ll handle land compensation, development strategy, and Land and Environment Court proceedings while benefiting from 3:2 hybrid arrangements and five weeks’ annual leave.