Senior Planning & Environment Lawyer | Court-ready Advocate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + super

Mentoring by Specialists

Court advocacy exposure

Sydney CBD office

Clear career path

Employer of Choice

Award-winning culture

Specialists in Planning Law

Full-cycle E&P practice

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is seeking a NSW-admitted solicitor to join a leading Sydney CBD Planning, Environment and Government practice. You will work on development applications, planning strategy, and environment matters from day one.

Two NSW Law Society Accredited Specialists mentor you; the role offers exposure to Land and Environment Court advocacy, diverse matters, and a clear pathway for specialist development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Admission as a NSW solicitor.
• 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.
• Prepare development applications, approvals, and strategy under the EP&A Act.
• Handle development and enforcement appeals in the Land and Environment Court (all Classes).
• Assist with compulsory acquisition, resumption, and valuation matters.
• Oversee environmental compliance, enforcement, and due diligence.
• Cover heritage, biodiversity, and planning agreements.
• Provide local government regulatory advice and dispute resolution.
• Advise on rezoning and land use strategy.

Skills

Strong drafting

Client communication

Education

NSW solicitor admission

Job description

Gorilla Jobs is seeking a NSW-admitted solicitor to join a leading Sydney CBD Planning, Environment and Government practice. You will work on development applications, planning strategy, and environment matters from day one.

Two NSW Law Society Accredited Specialists mentor you; the role offers exposure to Land and Environment Court advocacy, diverse matters, and a clear pathway for specialist development within a supportive team.