About the Role
Join a well-regarded Environment and Planning team within a premium commercial law firm in Sydney.
Working closely with senior practitioners, you will advise on a broad mix of planning, setting, development and project-related matters across sectors such as property, infrastructure, energy, resources, transport, healthcare, residential and commercial development.
The role will suit a lawyer who enjoys both advisory and disputes work, with exposure to approvals, regulatory issues, environmental compliance, planning agreements, compulsory acquisition, contaminated land, heritage, biodiversity and planning-related litigation.
You will have the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, work directly with clients, and continue building your profile within a collaborative national team.
Benefits
Market competitive remuneration
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
High-quality training, mentoring, and career development
Exposure to significant projects and sophisticated clients
Wellbeing, health, and professional support initiatives
Paid parental leave and additional leave options
Opportunities to contribute to pro bono, community, and sustainability initiatives
Duties
Advise on planning, environmental and regulatory approval pathways
Support major development, infrastructure, energy, resources and transport matters
Assist with planning and environment litigation, including court proceedings
Advise on contaminated land, environmental licensing,



biodiversity and heritage issues
Assist with compulsory acquisition, compliance and project delivery matters
Negotiate planning agreements and liaise with government stakeholders
Support transactional, advisory and contentious E&P; work
Contribute to client relationships, internal initiatives and business development
Skills & Experience
Experience in an Setting & Planning practice, ideally from a top tier, international, national or respected boutique firm
Exposure to planning and environment litigation
Strong drafting, advisory and matter management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with partners, clients and broader project teams
Commercial mindset and interest in major projects, development, infrastructure, energy or renewables
Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to continue developing as an E&P; lawyer
About the Firm
This premium commercial law firm advises leading corporate, government, institutional and developer clients on complex planning, environmental, property and project matters.
The firm offers high-quality work, strong partner access, a collaborative culture and structured career development.
Lawyers are supported to build specialist expertise while gaining exposure to substantial matters across Australia and, where relevant, internationally.
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📌 Environment And Planning Associate (New South Wales)
🏢 Tyler Wren
📍 New South Wales