The Opportunity

Our client, a leading national commercial law firm, is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Planning & Environment practice in Sydney.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded team that advises both public and private sector clients on a diverse mix of litigation, advisory, and transactional matters. Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will gain exposure to complex planning and environmental issues while developing your expertise within a collaborative and supportive team.

The role offers:

- Exposure to a broad mix of planning and environment litigation, advisory, and transactional work.
- A balanced practice acting for both Government and private sector developer clients.
- Opportunities to work on sophisticated legal issues involving planning, environmental regulation, and development projects.
- A transparent pathway for progression from Associate to Senior Associate within a supportive team culture.
- Direct mentoring and genuine opportunities for professional development.

The Role

- Act on proceedings in the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales.
- Advise clients on planning, environmental and local government matters, including statutory interpretation, development contributions, environmental compliance,



and contamination issues.
- Draft planning agreements, works-in-kind agreements, and other complex contractual documentation.
- Assist Government clients with strategic legal projects and advisory work.
- Work collaboratively with clients and colleagues to deliver practical and commercially focused legal solutions.
- Manage matters with increasing autonomy while contributing to a cooperative team environment.

Ideal Candidate

- 2+ years' post-admission experience in planning, environment, or related litigation.
- Experience or a genuine interest in Land and Environment Court litigation.
- Strong analytical, research, drafting, and statutory interpretation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A collaborative approach and ability to build strong client relationships.
- Motivated to develop a long-term career within a leading Planning & Environment practice.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lucia Ferraro on or email your CV and academic transcript to .

To register your interest directly, visit .

If you require any adjustments during the application process, please contact .

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📌 Lawyer - Planning & Environment Associate/SA | Government & Development Projects (City of Sydney)
🏢 Montgomery Advisory
📍 City of Sydney