Location: Sydney
Employment Type: Full Time
We are partnering with a well-regarded national law firm to recruit a Senior Associate for their high-performing Environment & Planning team.
This is a rare opportunity to work with some of Australia’s most respected experts in environmental and planning law, advising clients on complex, high-stakes matters across sectors including energy, infrastructure, resources, and property development.
Why join this team?
- Lead high-profile and complex advisory and litigation matters
- Join a collaborative and growing team with a strong reputation in the market
- Career progression within a supportive and people-first culture
- Work on ESG-related matters including climate change, modern slavery, and nature-positive initiatives
- Enjoy flexible working options, wellness programs, and a strong focus on work-life balance
What you’ll be doing:
- Advising on planning approvals, environmental licensing, and development contributions
- Acting on matters involving contaminated land, pollution, cultural heritage, and biodiversity offsets
- Advising on ESG matters such as climate change, nature-positive policies, and modern slavery compliance
- Representing clients in relevant state and federal courts and tribunals
- Drafting and negotiating transaction documents and providing strategic legal advice
- Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers within the team
What we’re looking for:
- 6+ years’ PQE in Environment & Planning law, ideally within private practice
- Strong technical and advisory skills across planning, environmental regulation, and ESG
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- A collaborative, energetic, and commercially minded approach
- Confidence in managing complex matters and mentoring junior team members
Join a firm that values people, promotes development, and works on some of the most significant environmental and planning matters in the country.
Reach out to Kyla Feliciano on LinkedIn or email kyla@nrol.com.au for a confidential chat.
Alternatively, apply now with your CV and we’ll be in touch.
