Associate - Planning & Environment

Associate - Planning & EnvironmentPlanning & Environment | Brisbane MetropolitanClosing date: 24/05/2024The Role:An excellent opportunity exists for a driven Planning and Environment Lawyer, with 3-5 years PAE experience to join our property, planning and environment team.As a valued team member of this dynamic team, you will enjoy ongoing challenges and personal development opportunities, assuming responsibility for your own caseload while benefiting from guidance from partners and senior team members. Your responsibilities will span across a diverse and interesting range of matters including:

• Litigation and advice in planning and environmental matters including development assessment, compliance and enforcement
• Due diligence investigations regarding the acquisition and disposal of development, agricultural, commercial and residential sites
• Negotiating resumptions of land

About you:The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Planning and Environment Lawyer, including litigation proficiency
• Deep understanding of Queensland’s planning and environmental legislation, regulations, and policies
• A strong work ethic, technical acumen, and organisational prowess
• Proactive in delivering timely, practical solutions to intricate legal challenges
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service and building lasting relationships

Benefits:

• Award winning ‘best employer’ and 2024 Beaton Client Choice Award winners for ‘best law & related services firm’ ($30m-$100m revenue)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
• Wellness facilities and onsite classes (i.e. yoga and mindfulness)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive salary and parental leave policy
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Other benefits: purchased leave program (pre-tax), novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking, and social events and much more!

About Cooper Grace WardCooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based in Brisbane. We are a full-service law firm providing a range of legal service to clients nationally and internationally. We are a vibrant, energetic, growing and diverse team committed to supporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs of our clients. We take personal responsibility and pride in our work and have fun while we do it. We strive to be leaders in everything we do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on our website.Our workplace policies and strong values foster a safe and inclusive work environment. Cooper Grace Ward hires a diverse workforce, including people of all genders, ages, cultures, ethnicities, those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities.If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, and you value mutual respect, curiosity and excellence like we do then we would like to talk with you.To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.