Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

Our Environment & Planning practice group is recognised as one of the leading teams in Australia and demand on our services has created an opportunity for an Associate to join the Sydney team, working with partners Anneliese Korber and Nicholas Brunton.

The Norton Rose Fulbright Environment & Planning team acts for major corporate clients, developers, infrastructure providers, industry and government. You will be engaged in a mix of litigation, advice and transaction work focused on planning and environmental law issues. These include planning approvals and appeals, major project approvals, contaminated land and waste management, planning agreements, land acquisition, climate change and environmental compliance. To be considered for this role you will ideally have;

- A minimum of 2 years PQE gained within a reputable Environment & Planning practice
- Experience in the conduct of Land and Environment Court proceedings
- Strong time management & organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities simultaneously




- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong drafting skills
- Strong academic achievements

The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive workplace. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2025 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Please be aware in the course of routine work some of our lawyers and teams can be exposed to details of trauma. The firm has controls in place including educational and psychological support. Our talent team can provide further details.

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📌 Associate - Environment & Planning (City of Sydney)
🏢 Norton Rose Fulbright
📍 City of Sydney