Build your career in one of Queensland's highly regarded Planning & Environment practices, working on complex matters for government, developers, renewables and major property clients within a genuinely down-to-earth team.
Why this opportunity?
- Gain broad exposure to sophisticated planning and environment matters, including Planning and Environment Court proceedings, development approvals, infrastructure agreements and environmental compliance
- Work closely with three highly regarded Partners who are accessible, supportive and genuinely invested in developing their lawyers
- Join a collaborative firm where people are valued, contribution is recognised and there is a transparent pathway for progression through to partnership
HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded independent commercial law firm to appoint a Planning & Environment Lawyer (2-3 PAE) into its established Brisbane practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to build genuine specialist expertise while working on high-quality matters for an impressive client base and learning from experienced practitioners.
The role
You’ll work across a diverse range of planning, environment and regulatory matters for clients including State and Local Governments, developers, property owners, funds, renewables companies, builders, financiers and corporate groups.
Your work will include:
- Planning and Setting Court appeals and enforcement proceedings
- Development approvals and planning advice
- Infrastructure agreements, charges and strategic planning
- Environmental compliance and regulatory matters
- Water and land use rights
- Governance and rating advice for local government
- Building and approval requirements
- Due diligence and strategic planning advice
You’ll work as part of a specialist team handling technically complex matters while developing strong client relationships and taking increasing responsibility for your own work.
About you
You’ll ideally have:
- 2-3 years' post-admission experience in Planning & Environment
- Strong technical capability and a genuine interest in developing as a specialist
- Experience or exposure to planning, environment, development or regulatory matters
- Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
- A commercially minded and client-focused approach
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative personality
- The ambition to build a long-term career in Planning & Environment
What you can expect
- Work alongside three highly regarded Planning & Environment Partners
- Exposure to a broad and sophisticated client base
- Complex and varied specialist work across planning, environment and development
- Genuine mentoring and structured career development
- A clear pathway for progression through to partnership
- An approachable, inclusive and genuinely collaborative team culture
- A workplace where contribution is recognised across all levels
- Regular team and firm-wide social events
- Strong learning, wellbeing and professional development initiatives
If you're looking to establish yourself in a leading Planning & Environment practice while enjoying a supportive culture and genuine long-term career prospects, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.