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Senior Associate / Special Counsel, Planning & Environment

Sydney, New South Wales💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-10-01

Core

Senior lawyer advising corporates, developers, and government bodies on planning approvals, environmental regulation, administrative law, and litigation in superior courts.

Role type

Senior Associate / Special Counsel, Environment & Planning Lawyer

Builds

Strategic advice on infrastructure and development projects; litigation in superior courts; ESG and climate risk advisory.

Domain

Law (Planning, Environmental, Administrative)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Planning law expertise, Environmental law expertise, Administrative law expertise, Litigation in superior courts, Commercial advice, Drafting, Client relationship management, Mentoring juniors

Preferred skills

Experience with government-related matters, Sustainability/ESG frameworks

Responsibilities

Provide strategic advice on planning approvals and environmental regulation; Handle litigation in superior courts and specialist jurisdictions; Manage client relationships for major corporates and developers; Contribute to significant infrastructure projects; Mentor junior lawyers.

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