Associate - Environment & Planning - Sydney

• Broaden your experience within a nationally recognised Environment & Planning Practice Group
• Work with an Accredited Specialist in Planning and Environmental Law
• Flexible 3:2 hybrid working model that supports both collaboration and work-life balance
• Work on a diverse range of planning, environmental and local government matters, advising on complex developments, regulatory issues and major project approvals

About us

HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every State and Territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people. Our Planning, Environment and Government practice group comprises 27 people, including 7 Partner.

The opportunity

Join a nationally recognised Environment & Planning Practice Group and work closely with Peter Holt, an Accredited Specialist in Planning and Environment Law.

Peter has more than 20 years' experience advising governments, councils, statutory authorities, industry groups and private sector clients on complex planning, environmental and regulatory matters. His experience includes major planning reform initiatives, Land and Environment Court litigation, compulsory acquisition, local government law and water law.

To be successful in this role, ideally you will have

• 2+ years post-admission experience in planning, environment, administrative or local government law
• Interested in developing specialist expertise in planning and environmental law
• A strong writer and communicator
• Commercially minded and client-focused
• Collaborative and proactive
• Committed to technical excellence and attention to detail

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art office environment with access to modern end of trip facilities.
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Laura Harrison for a confidential discussion.

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