Benefits
Salary $130,000–$160,000 + super, with additional performance bonuses
Direct mentoring from two NSW Law Society Accredited Specialists
Genuine Land and Setting Court advocacy exposure from day one
Contemporary, beautifully appointed Sydney CBD office — collaborative open workspace, private areas, and team facilities
Explicit career pathway with a firm that recognises and rewards specialist development
Inclusive, supportive team culture in a firm with Employer of Choice recognition
Award-winning culture, modern Sydney CBD office & genuine mentoring
Work directly with two NSW Law Society Accredited Specialists in Planning Law
Full-cycle E&P; practice ,DA approvals, Land & Environment Court advocacy,

About our client

Our client is a well-regarded Sydney CBD law firm with a dedicated Planning, Environment and Government practice. The team is led by two NSW Law Society Accredited Specialists with dual qualifications spanning both law and town planning — a genuinely rare combination that gives the team a practical, client-first approach to complex development and environment matters.

Recognised in Best Lawyers Australia and as an Employer of Choice, the firm has a solid track record for developing lawyers into confident, specialist practitioners.



The E&P; practice covers the full development lifecycle: from development assessment and approval strategy through to contested Land and Environment Court proceedings, compulsory acquisition, rezoning, and environmental compliance.

The role

You will work across a wide range of planning and environment matters, including:
Development applications, approvals, and planning strategy under the EP&A; Act
Development and enforcement appeals in the Land and Environment Court (all Classes)
Compulsory acquisition, resumption, and valuation law
Environmental compliance, enforcement, and contaminated land due diligence
Heritage, biodiversity, and planning agreements
Local government regulatory advice and dispute resolution
Rezoning, existing use rights, and land use strategy advice

Requirements
Admission as a solicitor in NSW
2 years' or more PAE in planning, setting, or development law
Experience in the Land and Environment Court or a state planning tribunal (preferred)
Strong drafting and client communication skills
A genuine interest in the built environment, development, or sustainability
Accredited Specialist (or working towards) is highly regarded but not required
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📌 Environment & Planning Lawyer Associate Senior Associate Sydney Cbd
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