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Planning & Environment Lawyer (Associate/SA) - National Firm
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Law Staff Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
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Associate Client Advisor | 13+ Years Facilitating Career & Earnings Growth for Lawyers & HR Professionals | Known for My Uncompromising Commitment to...
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This is a well-run practice that genuinely supports balance, wellbeing, and career growth. Lawyers typically work standard office hours (around 8.30am–5.30/6.00pm), with recognition that work has natural peaks and troughs.
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What's on offer:
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- Mentoring & Career Development: Direct mentoring from a highly ranked, Chambers-recognised partner; structured learning programs; sponsorship for senior lawyers on the path to partnership; mentoring and professional development for early and mid-career lawyers
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- Work-Life Balance: Low daily targets and no formal budgets; genuine flexibility including part-time options; hybrid working; ability to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave annually
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- Remuneration & Recognition: Highly competitive packages with performance-based bonuses for high achievers; Employee Share Plan for senior lawyers and business services staff; regular employee awards to celebrate excellent performance; generous referral program
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- Comprehensive Benefits: Generous parental leave (up to 26 weeks including super for primary carers, 4 weeks for secondary carers); employee education assistance including financial contributions and up to 5 days' study leave for approved programs
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- Wellbeing & Support: Employee Assistance Program for staff and families; Wellbeing Network with Mental Health First Aid officers; free flu vaccinations; access to discounted health insurance
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- Culture & Community: Inclusive employee-led networks such as Pride+, Gender Equality, First Nations Reconciliation, Families & Carers, Cultural & Faith Affiliations, and Disability & Accessibility; meaningful pro bono opportunities; regular social, sporting and networking events & more!
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This role gives lawyers access to high-quality work with industry-leading clients in a collaborative and supportive environment that values professional growth and employee wellbeing.
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The Opportunity
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An exciting opportunity exists for an Planning & Environment Lawyer to join a growing Brisbane-based team. The role is open to lawyers at Associate or Senior Associate level, with flexibility for part-time candidates who bring high-quality experience.
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This new role has been created to support practice growth and service an existing premium client base. You'll gain exposure to both front-end advisory work and specialist litigation, developing expertise across a broad range of matters, including:
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- Environmental and planning approvals for major projects
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- Land access, native title and cultural heritage issues
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- Advisory and disputes across multiple jurisdictions
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- Supporting energy, resources, renewables and infrastructure developments
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You will report directly to a partner with over 20 years' experience, consistently recognised in Chambers & Partners as a leading workplace and planning lawyer. You'll benefit from close mentoring and client exposure on high-value matters for both private sector and government clients.
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What You'll Bring
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- Proven experience in environment & planning, native title, land access or related areas
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- Strong written and analytical skills, with sound judgment and reasoning ability
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- Comfort working across jurisdictions and handling both advisory and contentious matters
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- A genuine commitment to continual learning and delivering outstanding client service
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Next Steps
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At Law Staff, we provide lawyers with a relaxed, confidential setting for a career conversation – over coffee, in person or virtually. You'll walk away with full insights into this role, the team, and other opportunities aligned to your goals.
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To request a confidential discussion, click APPLY and upload your profile. Alternatively, email your Resume to:
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- Georgina See – G
[email protected]
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If this role isn't quite right, we'd still love to connect. We are often briefed on roles that are not advertised.
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Law Staff | 260 Queen St,
Brisbane CBD | (07) 3221 1229
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📌 Planning & Environment Lawyer (Associate/SA) - National Firm (Brisbane)
🏢 Law Staff
📍 Brisbane