Solicitor, Environment & Planning

Job Description

Addisons is seeking a self-motivated and passionate 2-year PQE Environment & Planning Solicitor on a full time, permanent basis. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse and interesting matters, with ongoing learning and development opportunities from senior practitioners who are widely recognised in their field, within a supportive and collaborative team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely on high profile and complex development projects. The team advises private and public sector clients on all aspects of environment, planning, compulsory acquisition and administrative law. Our client base includes blue chip companies as well as smaller privately owned entities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and working with partners and the senior lawyers in the team in meeting clients’ objectives and deadlines
  Legislation and case law research
• Drafting advices, briefs to barristers and expert witnesses, Court documents and planning agreements
• Assisting in the day to day conduct of litigation matters, including Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Land and Environment Court proceedings and Supreme Court proceedings
• Attending directions hearings, return of subpoenas and notices to produce
• Providing advice and representation to clients in obtaining and implementing planning and environmental approvals.

To be considered for the role, you will have:

• Admission to practice as an Australian lawyer and a current practising certificate
• A passion for environmental and planning law
• Solid drafting and analytical skills
• An understanding of Land and Environment Court and/or Supreme Court litigation processes or willingness to learn
• A common sense approach to problem solving and delivering practical solutions
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• The motivation to further grow and develop your legal skills
• Enthusiasm and a positive, collaborative and proactive approach.

About Addisons

Addisons is a well-established Australian law firm based in Sydney. We deliver commercially sound legal solutions of the highest standard to clients globally.

With expertise in 20 areas of legal practice, Addisons is driven to provide bespoke legal solutions for our Australian and international clients, as well as support our community through pro bono work.

Our core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Trust foster long-term partnerships with our clients and our people.

Working at Addisons

Addisons is committed to bringing out the best in our people. We invest in you to succeed through client exposure, high quality training and development and encourage open communication.

Addisons attracts the very best people with outstanding levels of talent, character and work ethic. We value each other and the unique culture we have created, with an inclusive, diverse and positive work environment which includes social activities, morning teas, drinks, and casual dress every Friday.