Job Description

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- Planning and environment law, Sydney based
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- Land and Environment Court advocacy and advisory work
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- 5-8 years' post-admission experience
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Our client is an established full-service Australian law firm with a highly regarded Planning, Environment & Governance practice. The team advises private developers, landowners, corporations and government clients across complex planning, development,

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environmental and public law matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning and environment lawyer seeking greater autonomy, direct client engagement and the opportunity to take a leadership role within a growing practice.

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The role

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Working closely with senior practitioners, you will manage a wide-ranging portfolio of advisory and contentious matters, including:

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- Planning approvals, development consents and certification
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- Land and Environment Court Class 1 and Class 4 proceedings
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- Compliance, enforcement and environmental offences
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- Local and State Government disputes
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- Compensation and land valuation matters
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- Strategic land-use planning and contaminated land
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- Environmental licensing and natural resource management
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- Access to public information and broader public law matters
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You will have responsibility for the day-to-day conduct of files, including preparing advice and submissions, reviewing expert reports, instructing counsel and representing clients at meetings, directions hearings, motions and conciliation conferences. As a Senior Associate, you will also mentor junior lawyers, contribute to client development initiatives and help strengthen the team's precedents and knowledge resources.

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About you

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You will have:

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- Approximately 5-8 years' post-admission experience
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- Strong knowledge of NSW planning and environment legislation and procedures
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- Experience appearing in the NSW Land and Environment Court
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- Well-developed drafting, advocacy and analytical skills
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- The ability to manage matters independently and build trusted client relationships
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- A collaborative approach and an interest in mentoring junior practitioners
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This role offers high-quality work, meaningful client contact and a genuine opportunity to build your profile within an established and expanding practice.

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📌 Senior Associate - Planning, Environment & Governance (New South Wales)
🏢 Brown & Chase Executive Search | Horton International
📍 New South Wales