About usAt Colin Biggers & Paisley, we're here to make a difference.
We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do.
This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do.
Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance.
We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.
About the role
Conducting litigation in the Planning and Environment Court
Drafting infrastructure agreements and statutory instruments such as local laws or planning schemes
Providing advice in relation to all aspects of law relating to planning and environment and local government
Advising proponents on the delivery of major projects
Managing and developing the skills of junior lawyers
Continual professional development in a leading Melbourne firm
About you
4+ PQE with experience in planning and environment
Have strong attention to detail
Good project management skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver work on time
Able to supervise and develop junior lawyers
Previous exposure to business development and an ability to build strong client relationships
Interested in establishing a long-term successful career with Colin Biggers & Paisley
Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
Practical and client focused problem solving skills
A strong, plain language communication style
Join the team
Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance.
We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first.
Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth.
We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us.
"Diversity" to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and "inclusion" for us means inclusion for all.
We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone.
Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
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