About Us
HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every State and Territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and **** people. Our Planning, Environment and Government practice group comprises 27 people, including 7 Partner.
The Opportunity
Join a growing Planning, Environment & Government Practice Group and work alongside Peter, an Accredited Specialist in Planning and Environment Law, on a broad range of planning, development and environmental matters. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise, take on meaningful responsibility and progress your career in a true merit‐based environment.
Responsibilities
Broaden your experience within a rapidly growing Planning, Environment & Government Practice Group.
True merit‐based progression advance your career based on your impact, performance and contribution.
Versatile 3:2 hybrid working model that supports both collaboration and work‐life balance.
Work on a diverse range of planning, environmental and local government matters, advising on complex developments, regulatory issues and major project approvals.
Qualifications
2+ years PAE in planning, environment and/or government law
Strong written and communication skills
Client focused and team player mindset
Keen eye for detail
What We Offer
Unrivalled career pathways:



Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast‐track your progression.
Location: Our cutting‐edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD amidst a fast‐paced, high‐networking legal community. Enjoy working in a state‐of‐the‐art office environment with access to modern end‐of‐trip facilities.
Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down‐to‐earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally
Inclusion and Equality
HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Laura Harrison for a confidential discussion.
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📌 Associate - Environment & Planning - Sydney (New South Wales)
🏢 HWLE Lawyers
📍 New South Wales