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SalaryLawyer/Associate/Senior Associate - Planning
We are seeking to appoint a Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate to our Government, Planning and Environment team. The successful applicant will have at least two years planning experience.
The role will offer stimulating work, direct client contact as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment.
About the firm
Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 270 people in Melbourne and Sydney. At Russell Kennedy, we are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to our clients, guided by market leading expertise across our key sectors of focus. We are very proud of our culture and we work hard to recruit like-minded professionals who will suit the needs and expectations of our clients and our collegiate atmosphere.
We encourage a professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle.
Russell Kennedy promotes a workplace culture that actively embraces and fosters diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to support a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where their talents are fostered, empowering them to contribute to the success of the firm.
Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and is committed to attracting the best talent available and is open to discussing flexible work arrangements for all of our listed vacancies.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drafting written advice and recommendations for local councils, statutory authorities, state government departments and private clients on all aspects of statutory and strategic planning, environmental regulation, water law and related areas of property law.
- Assisting in preparation for RK appearing on behalf of local councils, statutory authorities, state government departments and private clients in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels Victoria, Advisory Committees, Magistrates' Court of Victorian and the Supreme Court of Victoria in respect of a wide range of rural, residential, commercial and industrial development, earth resource proposals and waste management matters.
- Drafting planning agreements, including for development infrastructure levies and public open space.
- Acting for private clients and local councils in relation to restrictive covenants, easements, roads, heritage and liquor licencing matters.
- Drafting advice to Victoria water corporations in respect of infrastructure planning, land use conflicts and rights and obligations under the Water Act 1989.
- Marketing and business development activities.
- A sound understanding of the relevant legislation.
- Significant exposure to litigation processes and knowledge of Court Rules.
- Excellent literacy and drafting skills.
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 320 people in Melbourne and Sydney. We are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to our clients, guided by market-leading expertise across our key sectors of focus.
As part of our team, you'll receive hands-on experience, quality mentoring and access to valuable learning opportunities. We encourage a professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle. We believe we have a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where your talents are fostered, empowering you to contribute to the success of the firm.
Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as well as being certified as a gold employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for employers with 500 or less employees. We respect and celebrate the things that make each of us different. The firm supports and promotes a range of initiatives to create an environment that is characterised by equal access and respected participation of all groups and individuals. There is a particular focus and emphasis on gender equality, inclusion of First Nations peoples, accessibility for people with disability, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and cultural diversity.
Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent available. We acknowledge the importance of work-life balance, all current and prospective employees have access to flexible work options and workplace adjustments including alternate accessible formats, where required. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process please contact Carla Viglino on 03 9609 6770 or cviglino@rk.com.au.
Further Information
Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Heidi Connell on (03) 9609 1517. For further information or to submit your application for this position please visit the careers page on our website.Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to a police check. We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only. No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.
Russell Kennedy Lawyers acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we meet and work. Our offices are situated on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, to their emerging leaders and to the resilience, creativity and vitality of their cultures including their laws and systems of governance.
