Job Description
Looking for a planning law role where you'll be exposed to interesting work, experienced practitioners and some of Victoria's most significant development projects?
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A highly regarded Melbourne planning practice is continuing to grow and is looking for a Planning Lawyer / Associate to join its established and expanding team.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer with around 2-3 years' experience in planning law who wants to deepen their technical expertise, work on complex matters and learn from some of the most recognised practitioners in the space.
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The team acts across a broad range of planning and environment matters throughout Victoria, including work for major and high-end property developers as well as private clients.
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You'll gain exposure to:
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VCAT planning disputes and appeals
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Planning permit applications and disputes
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Major property and development projects
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Strategic land use and planning advice
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Town planning matters
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Liquor licensing and related regulatory issues
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There's plenty of variety, with the opportunity to work on matters ranging from individual developments through to larger-scale projects with significant commercial and planning implications.
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While advocacy isn't a core requirement of the role initially, there is scope to develop towards advocacy and VCAT appearances as your experience progresses.
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You'll be someone who:
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Enjoys strategic thinking and problem solving
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Is confident communicating with clients and colleagues
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Takes pride in producing high-quality work
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Is keen to learn from experienced practitioners
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Wants to build a long-term career in planning and setting law
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This is a team that has grown significantly and continues to do so, with around 15 lawyers working across the practice.
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You'll work closely with multiple Partners and senior practitioners, giving you access to genuine mentorship and guidance rather than being left to figure things out yourself.
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The calibre of the team is also a real drawcard! Senior practitioners within the group have been recognised across leading industry directories, with multiple members of the planning team recognised in Doyle's Guide and Best Lawyers.
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Despite that level of expertise, the team has maintained a young, collaborative and genuinely supportive culture where people work closely together and enjoy being part of the group.
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Career progression is also firmly on the agenda. The firm is currently developing a more structured career progression framework, with individual conversations around how each lawyer can develop and progress their career.
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If you're already working in planning law and want to join a team where you can learn from recognised experts, work on high-quality matters and build your own career in the planning space, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

📌 Planning Lawyer / Associate - Planning & Environment (Victoria)
🏢 Engage Personnel
📍 Victoria