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 & Setting law
Current Australian Practicing Certificate
Advocacy experience within setting & planning jurisdictions
Robust 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