Senior Planning & Environment Lawyer | Lead Your Own Practice

Lead Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Group in Sydney seeks an experienced Planning & Environment / Local Government lawyer to join at Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Principal level. You will advise on planning and environmental matters, manage complex cases, and cultivate key client relationships.

This role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and the chance to grow a high-performing practice within an established platform. Competitive remuneration and a collaborative growth-focused environment accompany the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Planning & Environment Law or Local Government.
• Track record in business development and client relationships.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent commercial judgement.
• Established client base with potential to bring work.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and environmental advisory and litigation services.
• Advise on land use planning, zoning and development approvals.
• Manage development applications, appeals and Land and Environment Court proceedings.
• Oversee local government governance and regulatory compliance.
• Counsel councils, developers, property owners and commercial clients.
• Drive client relationships and business development to grow the practice.

Skills

Planning & Environment Law

Local Government Law

Business development

Client relationships

Team leadership

Job description

Lead Group in Sydney seeks an experienced Planning & Environment / Local Government lawyer to join at Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Principal level. You will advise on planning and environmental matters, manage complex cases, and cultivate key client relationships.

This role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and the chance to grow a high-performing practice within an established platform. Competitive remuneration and a collaborative growth-focused environment accompany the opportunity.