Planning & Environment Lawyer | Sydney Cbd | Super (New …, New South Wales

About the Firm Our client is a multi-disciplinary Sydney law firm with a dedicated Planning, Environment and Government (PEG) division. The PEG team is led by two Accredited Specialists in Planning and Environment Law, including a dual-qualified lawyer and urban planner whose combined experience spans more than 30 years. The team acts across both the private and public sectors — advising developers, private landowners, local councils, infrastructure authorities and government entities. It is a practice that attracts genuinely complex, high-profile work and is well-positioned within the current wave of NSW planning reform. Salary and Features of this position $155,000–$210,000 + superannuation, depending on experience and level Direct mentorship from two Accredited Specialists including a dual-qualified lawyer/urban planner Active pipeline of state significant development matters in a period of major NSW planning reform Clear pathway to senior roles within a specialist PEG team Versatile working arrangements available Sydney CBD location About the Position Our client is looking for a Planning and Environment lawyer at Associate or Senior Associate level (4–7 PQE) to join the PEG team in Sydney CBD. This is a reactivated search following a strategic review at Partners and CEO level in early — confirming a genuine and committed mandate. The successful candidate will work across the full development lifecycle, bringing a whole-project mindset to both advisory and contentious matters. Work Types Development applications (DAs) and planning proposals Rezonings and state significant development (including NSW EPA Act amendments) Land and Environment Court litigation (Class 1 and Class 4) Compulsory acquisition and infrastructure agreements Heritage and biodiversity matters Environmental compliance and contaminated land Local government law Key Requirements 4–7 PQE in Planning and Environment law (private practice) NSW admission essential LEC litigation experience (Class 1 and/or Class 4) Sound working knowledge of the EP&A; Act and NSW planning framework Practical, commercially-minded approach to complex mattersAccredited Specialist status or active progress toward it is well regarded Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ro9v2