Associate/Senior Associate: Environment & Planning

Naiman Clarke · Melbourne VIC · Full time
+60d ago

Associate/Senior Associate: Environment & Planning

Naiman Clarke
Melbourne VIC

·

Full time

$100k - $150k
Negotiable
Naiman Clarke Logo
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Advise clients on complex environment and planning matters.
  • Represent clients in legal proceedings including VCAT and Supreme Court.
  • Support a specialist legal team on high-impact projects.

Job Description

Associate, Senior Associates

What’s in it for you?

  • Hands-on mentorship from Doyles Guide and Best Lawyers recognized Partners
  • Join a nationally recognized team handling high-profile, career-defining matters
  • Enjoy a flexible 3:2 hybrid model, top-of-market salary packages, and an amazing bonus structure.

About your new employer:

  • One of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing legal partnerships
  • Offers high-calibre work with a down-to-earth, accessible culture
  • Rapid team growth creating clear progression pathways for high performers

About the role:

  • Advise private and public sector clients on complex environment and planning matters, including large-scale developments and regulatory approvals
  • Represent clients in VCAT, Planning Panels, and Supreme Court proceedings
  • Navigate complex approval processes and provide strategic guidance on planning and environmental compliance
  • Support a specialist legal team on high-impact projects across the property, renewables, and resource sectors

The ideal candidate:

  • Associate to Senior Associate (3+PQE in Environment and Planning Law)
  • Relevant law degree with good academics
  • Admission to practice and full working rights in Australia
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

  • We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
  • You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
  • We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
  • Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector. 

Contact Nicholas today!Please quote reference number NR/53158

  • Email: nroberts@naimanclarke.com.au
  • LinkedIn message: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-roberts/  

Share

Stay Safe While Job Hunting

We vet all employer accounts and do our best to keep job ads safe, but scams can still occur. Be cautious when sharing personal information — never provide financial details or make payments during the application process. For extra security, use the Apply button on our site when proceeding.

Skills

0 of 9 matched
Client representationEnvironmental lawLegal draftingLegal researchPlanning lawProject managementRegulatory approvalsRelationship managementStrategic guidance

Perks & benefits

0 of 3 matched
Bonus structureFlexible work modelTop-of-market salary packages

Naiman Clarke

Naiman Clarke Logo

More details

Expiring date
Associate/Senior Associate: Environment & Planning | Naiman Clarke | HIA