Environment & Planning Lawyer (Associate/Senior Associate)
Location: Melbourne -CBD
State: VIC
Worktype: Full Time
About the role
Elevate your career as an Associate or Senior Associate at a leading national commercial law firm, joining a newly appointed Partner (who is a LIV Accredited Specialist in Environment & Planning Law). You will actively advise a diverse portfolio of private and public sector clients, including some of Victoria’s leading developers and operators across residential, renewables, and earth resources.
In this role, you will lead and shape projects, navigate complex planning approvals, and represent clients in high-stakes forums such as VCAT, Planning Panels, and the Supreme Court, working closely with the Partner and a collaborative team of lawyers to deliver practical, high-impact outcomes.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive market salary, enjoy flexible working arrangements, transparent promotion pathways, paid parental leave, ability to purchase up to 10 days of annual leave each year, financial support for study costs and leave, and access to novated leasing.
Skills & experience
Ideally, you will have:
Our client is a leading national commercial law firm, known for attracting top legal talent and achieving consistent growth as a market leader across several key practice areas. They offer a genuinely inclusive culture, clear career progression, strong professional development, and an impressive portfolio of high-profile clients.
How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 3974027
Elevate your career as an Associate or Senior Associate at a leading national commercial law firm, joining a newly appointed Partner (who is a LIV Accredited Specialist in Environment & Planning Law). You will actively advise a diverse portfolio of private and public sector clients, including some of Victoria’s leading developers and operators across residential, renewables, and earth resources.
In this role, you will lead and shape projects, navigate complex planning approvals, and represent clients in high-stakes forums such as VCAT, Planning Panels, and the Supreme Court, working closely with the Partner and a collaborative team of lawyers to deliver practical, high-impact outcomes.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive market salary, enjoy flexible working arrangements, transparent promotion pathways, paid parental leave, ability to purchase up to 10 days of annual leave each year, financial support for study costs and leave, and access to novated leasing.
Skills & experience
Ideally, you will have:
- 5+ years PAE and a demonstrated interest in environment and planning law.
- Proven ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- A keen interest in the earth resources and renewables industries.
- Experience or enthusiasm for working across all property development settings, including greenfield and built environments.
- Passion for driving planning reform, broader regulatory change, and innovation initiatives.
Our client is a leading national commercial law firm, known for attracting top legal talent and achieving consistent growth as a market leader across several key practice areas. They offer a genuinely inclusive culture, clear career progression, strong professional development, and an impressive portfolio of high-profile clients.
How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 3974027
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