Belong, Evolve, and Create
- We care about you
- Experience an exciting future with us
- Attractive earning potential
- High impact, purposeful work
- A place to thrive
About the role
We are looking for a talented and motivated Planning & Environment Senior Associate to work closely with a Partner on a diverse range of matters including approvals and operating licences, development appeals, civil enforcement, judicial review, and investigations by regulators regarding breaches of Acts.
Whilst your multi-tasking and excellent communication skills will be a given, we also require the following:
- A minimum of 6 years PQE in planning and environment law
- Demonstrated experience with Class 1 and Class 4 Land and Environment Court matters
- Demonstrated experience writing advice on matters relating to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Demonstrated experience managing junior staff
- Solid client and matter management skills
- A strong grasp of general commercial legal principles
- Excellent communication skills — both written and verbal
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Superior problem-solving skills and a practical common-sense approach
The role will provide exposure to both advisory and litigation work, with the opportunity to engage with a wide range of clients, from developers, corporations, government departments, and private individuals across a variety of planning and environment matters.
Skills & Experience
To be considered for this position, candidates must possess prior experience in a planning and environment law and demonstrate an interest in litigation. You will be a team player who takes on tasks with pride and enthusiasm, has excellent drafting skills and attention to detail, is a good communicator and demonstrates a willingness to learn and take on responsibility. You will also have a passion for building strong client relationships with exposure to business development and a desire to build your own profile, practice and advance your career.
Culture
Workplace culture is everything to us, because when our people are happy, we know they will look after our clients and themselves. Swaab is a place where people feel they can belong, evolve and create, and are rewarded for their efforts. Your wellbeing and that of all our team is a high priority, and we work hard to maintain our culture.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary package, you will also benefit from the following:
- Salary continuance insurance
- Performance-based financial incentive scheme
- Career progression
- Gym/wellness contribution
- Excellent workplace environment and culture
- Flexibility
- Regular team-building and social events
- Supportive team and firm
- Purchased leave
- Flu shots
- EAP
- Annual legal allowance
- Yoga
- Various other wellbeing initiatives
About Swaab- A place where you can Belong, Evolve and Create
We are a multi-award winning commercial and property law firm.
Established in 1981 we’re known for innovation and entrepreneurship. We work with family businesses, SMEs, corporates, high-net-worth individuals and government clients. We hold a unique position in the marketplace as a firm with both full-service Commercial/Property and Family law offerings. Our success has been a result of putting our people and clients first by living our values of commitment, integrity, excellence, generosity of spirit, unity and innovation. Our strong and enduring culture has been the result of developing and nurturing long-term client relationships.
We are a member of Meritas, a global alliance of independent, full-service law firms, and are its only Sydney-based member. This allows us to keep in touch globally, provide extended services to our clients, and gives us the exposure and opportunity to work with international businesses.
How to Apply
If this sounds like an opportunity that you want to explore further, please apply now, directing your application to Angela Sharpe, Head of People and Culture. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.