Associate/Senior Associate - Planning, Environment & Goverment - Sydney

Work in an established and successful Planning and Environment Law practice in SydneyStrong team culture, support and mentoring at all levelsA true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures About usHWLE Ebsworth is Australia’s largest and fastest growing legal partnership, with offices in every State and Territory in Australia. Nationally the firm features over 283 Partners and more than 1,700 people The opportunityOur Sydney Planning, Environment & Government team continues to grow, and has an opportunity for a junior to Associate level solicitor. The team specialises in advising and acting for public and private sector clients in relation to planning and development matters in Sydney, and issues affecting developers and industry, local government, and environmental protection matter In this role you will work closely with the Partner, Kirston Gerathy, and a team of highly motivated and specialist lawyers, who have a strong team culture, and foster mentoring at all levels. You will gain significant experience in all aspects of town planning and environmental law in Sydney. With a diverse range of clients including large residential, industrial and retail developers, resource companies, infrastructure providers, local governments, and entities in the gas and electricity fields. You will advise on large and complex developments, working closely with our clients and their consultants to assist in delivering outstanding outcomes, including where necessary, challenges in the Planning & Environment court, Land Court, Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the High Court of Australia. To succeed in this role, you will ideally haveinterest in one or more of Planning, Environment and Government areas of law;a desire to build a career in a well-respected and established practice where your future is based upon your merit;strategic and critical thinking capabilities;ability to build relationships with clients and other members of the team; andability to work autonomously on matters. What we offerUnrivalled 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.Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.Location: Sydney CBDCulture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.Prestige: 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 to Laura Harrison on lharrison@hwle.com.auApplicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practicing certificate to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.