Senior Lawyer | Workplace & Sustainability | Global Firm

A new chance has arisen for an experienced Lawyer at the Senior Associate level (6+ years' PAE) to join a growing Environment & Sustainability practice group in the Sydney office of a leading global law firm.

This is a career-defining role for an ambitious Senior Associate looking to work on some of Australia's most significant environmental and climate change matters while helping shape the future of a rapidly expanding practice. Working directly with a highly regarded Partner, you'll advise major Australian and international clients across the full lifecycle of complex projects, while enjoying a clear pathway for career progression within a supportive global firm.

The Opportunity

Your focus will span a broad range of sophisticated matters including:

- Renewable energy, sustainability and ESG initiatives
- Environmental compliance and regulatory advice
- Biodiversity, land contamination and remediation matters




- Planning and environmental law advice for major developments and infrastructure projects
- Climate and sustainability governance advice for Boards and executive teams
- Environmental markets and major public infrastructure projects
- Litigation and advocacy across planning and environmental jurisdictions

About You

- 6+ years' PAE in Planning & Environment law
- Current Australian Practicing Certificate
- Advocacy experience within setting & planning jurisdictions
- Strong drafting, technical and client relationship skills
- A commercial mindset and genuine interest in helping grow a thriving practice

If you're looking for a Senior Associate opportunity that offers market-leading work, career development pathways and the chance to play a key role in building a growing practice, we'd love to have a confidential discussion.

📌 Senior Lawyer | Environment & Sustainability | Global Firm (New South Wales)
🏢 Amicus Legal Recruitment
📍 New South Wales