About this role
- Exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate planning and environmental legal professional
- Work in a top-tier law firm, with an unrivalled client base and access to the epitome of legal work
- Drive and deliver to becoming a future industry influencer in this area of law
About the role
We are looking for a Planning & Environment Lawyer up to Senior Associate to join our senior Queensland Environment & Sustainable Development (ESD) team.
Our work covers some of the biggest energy and renewables projects in Australia, major infrastructure including rail, sporting and entertainment venues, housing projects, advisory, Planning and Environment Court and Land Court work. Come join our team for this exciting period for legal work in Brisbane in the lead up to the 2032 Olympics.
Our team is led by partners Karen Trainor and Megan Duane. Our high performing team works collaboratively to ensure we consistently deliver exceptional service to our clients. We need dynamic, enthusiastic and specialist practitioners who want to excel in this area of law.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- At least 2 year PQE in planning and environment law (Lawyer) or at least 4 years PQE
- Demonstrated experience in planning and environment matters
- Strong drafting skills with proven attention to detail and an enquiring mind
In addition to this, we are looking for someone who has:
- An ability to apply natural creativity and intelligence to problem solving
- A high level of attention to detail and an ability to draft clear, commercially orientated, and incisive advice
- Good interpersonal and communication skills for building client relationships
- A collegiate mindset and positive attitude, which prioritises respect for peers and collaborative team work
- A focus on providing an outstanding service to clients
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How to Apply?
We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.
Consultant Contact Details
Jennifer Sanderson, (07) 3292 7331Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to [email protected].
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Agency submissions
Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.
Other facts
About Clayton Utz
We are one of Australia's oldest and largest law firms, with offices in six cities, nearly 200 partners, and a full range of legal services for large private sector and government clients.
But we're more interested in talking about you, and with you.
It's why, wherever you are, we give you advice that connects with you. Advice that isn't just a one-size-fits-all solution taken off a shelf, but that reflects who you are, and what you need. Advice created by lawyers with different experiences and different views, but united by an entrepreneurial spirit, a can-do attitude, confidence in each other, and pride in helping you achieve.
As you might have noticed, we like speaking plainly. While we like thinking creatively to help you, we won't give you an answer hidden by legal jargon, or that doesn't reflect our honest opinion. Our clients value that, and trust us with their most important work. And we work hard to deserve that trust.
What you'll do
- The role involves working on significant energy and renewables projects, major infrastructure, and advisory work in planning and environment law. The successful candidate will collaborate with a high-performing team to deliver exceptional service to clients.
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