Job Description

About the Role n

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, workplace, development and project-related matters across sectors such as property, infrastructure, energy, resources, transport, healthcare, residential and commercial development.

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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 n

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- Market competitive remuneration
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- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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- High-quality training, mentoring, and career development
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- Exposure to significant projects and sophisticated clients
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- Wellbeing, health, and professional support initiatives
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- Paid parental leave and additional leave options
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- Opportunities to contribute to pro bono, community, and sustainability initiatives
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Duties nn
- Advise on planning, environmental and regulatory approval pathways
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- Support major development, infrastructure, energy, resources and transport matters
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- Assist with planning and environment litigation, including court proceedings
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- Advise on contaminated land,



environmental licensing, biodiversity and heritage issues
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- Assist with compulsory acquisition, compliance and project delivery matters
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- Negotiate planning agreements and liaise with government stakeholders
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- Support transactional, advisory and contentious E&P; work
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- Contribute to client relationships, internal initiatives and business development
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Skills & Experience nn
- Experience in an Environment & Planning practice, ideally from a top tier, international, national or respected boutique firm
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- Exposure to planning and environment litigation
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- Strong drafting, advisory and matter management skills
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- Ability to work collaboratively with partners, clients and broader project teams
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- Commercial mindset and interest in major projects, development, infrastructure, energy or renewables
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- Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to continue developing as an E&P; lawyer
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About the Firm n

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 (Sydney)
🏢 Tyler Wren
📍 Sydney