Environment and Planning Associate

Tyler Wren; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 146,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market remuneration

Hybrid working

Training & career development

Exposure to major projects

Health & wellbeing support

Parental leave components

Pro bono & sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Tyler Wren is recruiting for an Environment & Planning lawyer to join a premium commercial law firm in Sydney. You will advise on planning, environment, development and project matters across property, infrastructure, energy, resources, transport, healthcare, residential and commercial development.

The role combines advisory and disputes work, with exposure to approvals, regulatory issues, environmental compliance, and heritage and biodiversity matters.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Environment & Planning practice, ideally from a top tier, international, national or respected boutique firm.
• Exposure to planning and environment litigation.
• Strong drafting, advisory and matter management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning, environmental and regulatory approval pathways.
• Support major development, infrastructure, energy, resources and transport matters.
• Assist with planning and environment litigation, including court proceedings.
• Advise on contaminated land, environmental licensing, biodiversity and heritage issues.
• Assist with compulsory acquisition, compliance and project delivery matters.
• Negotiate planning agreements and liaise with government stakeholders.
• Support transactional, advisory and contentious E&P work.
• Contribute to client relationships, internal initiatives and business development.

Skills

Environment & Planning

Planning litigation

Drafting & advisory

Collaboration across teams

Commercial mindset

Strong communication

Education

Law degree / Qualified lawyer

Job description

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About the Role

Join a well-regarded Environment and Planning team within a premium commercial law firm in Sydney. Working closely with senior practitioners, you will advise on a broad mix of planning, environment, development and project-related matters across sectors such as property, infrastructure, energy, resources, transport, healthcare, residential and commercial development.

The role will suit a lawyer who enjoys both advisory and disputes work, with exposure to approvals, regulatory issues, environmental compliance, planning agreements, compulsory acquisition, contaminated land, heritage, biodiversity and planning-related litigation. You will have the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, work directly with clients, and continue building your profile within a collaborative national team.

Benefits

• Market competitive remuneration
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• High-quality training, mentoring, and career development
• Exposure to significant projects and sophisticated clients
• Wellbeing, health, and professional support initiatives
• Paid parental leave and additional leave options
• Opportunities to contribute to pro bono, community, and sustainability initiatives

Duties

• Advise on planning, environmental and regulatory approval pathways
• Support major development, infrastructure, energy, resources and transport matters
• Assist with planning and environment litigation, including court proceedings
• Advise on contaminated land, environmental licensing, biodiversity and heritage issues
• Assist with compulsory acquisition, compliance and project delivery matters
• Negotiate planning agreements and liaise with government stakeholders
• Support transactional, advisory and contentious E&P work
• Contribute to client relationships, internal initiatives and business development

Skills & Experience

• Experience in an Environment & Planning practice, ideally from a top tier, international, national or respected boutique firm
• Exposure to planning and environment litigation
• Strong drafting, advisory and matter management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners, clients and broader project teams
• Commercial mindset and interest in major projects, development, infrastructure, energy or renewables
• Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to continue developing as an E&P lawyer

About the Firm

This premium commercial law firm advises leading corporate, government, institutional and developer clients on complex planning, environmental, property and project matters. The firm offers high-quality work, strong partner access, a collaborative culture and structured career development. Lawyers are supported to build specialist expertise while gaining exposure to substantial matters across Australia and, where relevant, internationally.

Contact

Ben Holloway at *********@tylerwren.co.nz or call 09 972 9988 for a confidential discussion.

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Why Work with Tyler Wren?

• 10+ years of experience in the legal recruitment field
• Opportunities across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and Ireland
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• Specialist recruiters with deep legal market knowledge