Lawyer - Planning and Environment

Good people. Good work. Great opportunities. McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm with a proud 100 year history, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on big matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism. We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals. Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane and Sydney, McCullough Robertson combines a century of experience with a modern, collaborative approach, making us a big firm, without the attitude. The Team McCullough Robertson’s Planning and Environment team is made up of approachable, down-to-earth specialists who genuinely enjoy working together and solving complex problems for our clients. From initial planning and feasibility assessments to collaborating with clients and their consultants, the team excels in identifying and resolving complex regulatory, legal, and environmental challenges. Our expertise spans an array of areas, including town planning legal issues, development approvals and appeals, environmental impacts and compliance, infrastructure agreements, regulatory compliance, resumption and compensation and due diligence.  We also address critical factors such as land access and tenure, environmental defence, and executive officer liability under relevant legislation. What sets us apart is not just our technical capability, but our collaborative, supportive and solutions-focused approach.  We pride ourselves on our strong reputation for being easy to work with while still delivering outstanding results on complex matters. The Role Are you a highly motivated lawyer, eager to make an impact in planning and environment law? This exciting opportunity offers the chance to grow your legal career alongside three highly regarded partners and their team of technically excellent lawyers. Your client portfolio will be high calibre, encompassing State and Local governments, developers, industry, property owners, funds and corporate groups, renewables companies, builders, and financiers. This role offers broad exposure to an array of planning and environmental matters. You will become involved in appeals and enforcement proceedings in the Planning and Environment Court, advising on planning, environmental, and building matters, drafting and negotiating infrastructure agreements, and advising on governance and rating issues for local governments and health prosecutions.  Additionally, you will provide strategic advice on infrastructure planning, charges and agreements, environmental compliance, water and land use rights and approval requirements and pathways. Experience Our ideal candidate will be a self driven and enthusiastic lawyer with two to three years PAE. You will possess strong technical expertise and a solid grasp of your area of specialisation, paired with a genuine, client-centred approach. You will also value a supportive and collaborative team environment, thriving on building meaningful relationships with colleagues, sharing insights, and contributing to the team’s overall success. Moreover, you will bring a keen interest in building a successful specialist career in the Planning and Environment space. Eager to embrace new challenges, you will demonstrate a commitment to honing your skills and growing professionally within the firm. Benefits At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results. We offer the following benefits for our employees: Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support; Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career; Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion; and Inhouse barista and end-of-trip facilities. Inclusion and Diversity We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work. Our commitment is to create an accessible and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values. An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button, and submit your application on-line. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8462 for a confidential discussion. We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.