Associate / Senior Associate – Planning & Environment | Sydney
  
The Opportunity
  
Our client, a leading national commercial law firm, is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Planning & Environment practice in Sydney.
  
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded team that advises both public and private sector clients on a diverse mix of litigation, advisory, and transactional matters. Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will gain exposure to complex planning and environmental issues while developing your expertise within a collaborative and supportive team.
  
The role offers:

• Exposure to a broad mix of planning and environment litigation, advisory, and transactional work.
• A balanced practice acting for both Government and private sector developer clients.
• Opportunities to work on sophisticated legal issues involving planning, environmental regulation, and development projects.
• A clear pathway for progression from Associate to Senior Associate within a supportive team culture.
• Direct mentoring and genuine opportunities for professional development.

The Role

• Act on proceedings in the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales.
• Advise clients on planning, environmental and local government matters, including statutory interpretation, development contributions, environmental compliance, and contamination issues.
• Draft planning agreements, works-in-kind agreements, and other complex contractual documentation.
• Assist Government clients with strategic legal projects and advisory work.
• Work collaboratively with clients and colleagues to deliver practical and commercially focused legal solutions.
• Manage matters with increasing autonomy while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Ideal Candidate

• 2+ years' post-admission experience in planning, environment, or related litigation.
• Experience or a genuine interest in Land and Environment Court litigation.
• Strong analytical, research, drafting, and statutory interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and ability to build strong client relationships.
• Motivated to develop a long-term career within a leading Planning & Environment practice.

Contact
  
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lucia Ferraro on +61 410 393 811 or email your CV and academic transcript to lucia@montgomeryadvisory.com.au.
To register your interest directly, visit www.montgomeryadvisory.com.au.
If you require any adjustments during the application process, please contact admin@montgomeryadvisory.com.au