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1. Award winning Australian private practice
2. A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
3. Flexibility to balance working from home and the office
* Award winning Australian private practice
* A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
* Flexibility to balance working from home and the office
About The Company
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and global reach.
Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our rapidly growing Sydney Environment & Planning team. As part of our nationally recognised and market leading Real Estate & Projects practice, you'll work across a mix of litigation, transactional, and advisory matters.
Our clients include leading developers, institutional landowners, and government bodies at local, State and Commonwealth levels.
You will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of matters ranging from compulsory acquisition, planning, pollution, contaminated land, administrative law, heritage and much more.
The team has active litigation in Classes 1, 3, 4 & 5 of the Land and Environment Court of NSW, as well as the District Court of NSW and Magistrates Court of Victoria, providing a wide range of litigation experience in development appeals, compensation claims, judicial review, and environmental crime.
There is also an opportunity to expand your knowledge to other jurisdictions by working on matters originating in our Melbourne and Brisbane offices.
Responsibilities
* Advising on issues under a broad range of environment and planning legislation, including the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 and the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.
* Day to day conduct of litigation, primarily in the Land and Environment Court of NSW, including managing teams of experts, liaising with client and barristers and appearing at directions hearings and other interlocutory matters.
* Advising on development applications and compliance with conditions.
* Advising on and acting in relation to enforcement orders, prosecutions, any associated regulatory activity.
* Reviewing and drafting contractual documents such as biodiversity offset agreements and planning agreements.
* Advising on planning and contamination risk as part of a property or commercial transactions.
* Supervising or undertaking research in relation to a range of topics
About You
* Suitable applicants will bring at least 6+ years PAE and hold a current practising certificate for NSW
* Training and experience gained in a mid or top tier law firm or in-house (private or government) focussing on environment & planning law is preferred
* Proven decision making and problem-solving ability
* Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
* An ability to influence and manage conflict with a diplomatic and consultative approach
* Demonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships
* Strong team collaboration skills with an ability to lead by example
* A passion for providing a high level of customer service
* Strong attention to detail
* A desire to learn and develop new skills
Culture
People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.
Benefits
Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.
We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:
* Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
* Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
* Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: enjoy the flexibility to fit out your home office or support your health and wellbeing with an annual $250 allowance.
* Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal
How To Apply
Click APPLY and visit www.landers.com.au for more information.
Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.
We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.
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