Salary and Features of this Position:

• Salary $130,000–$160,000 + super, with additional performance bonuses
Direct mentoring from two NSW Law Society Accredited Specialists
• Genuine Land and Environment Court advocacy exposure from day one
• Modern, beautifully appointed Sydney CBD office — collaborative open workspace, private areas, and team facilities
• Clear career pathway with a firm that recognises and rewards specialist development
• Inclusive, supportive team culture in a firm with Employer of Choice recognition

About our client

Our client is a well-regarded Sydney CBD law firm with a dedicated Planning, Environment and Government practice. The team is led by two NSW Law Society Accredited Specialists with dual qualifications spanning both law and town planning — a genuinely rare combination that gives the team a practical, client-first approach to complex development and environment matters.

Recognised in Best Lawyers Australia and as an Employer of Choice, the firm has a strong track record for developing lawyers into confident, specialist practitioners. The E&P practice covers the full development lifecycle: from development assessment and approval strategy through to contested Land and Environment Court proceedings, compulsory acquisition, rezoning, and environmental compliance.

The role

You will work across a wide range of planning and environment matters, including:

• Development applications, approvals, and planning strategy under the EP&A Act
• Development and enforcement appeals in the Land and Environment Court (all Classes)
• Compulsory acquisition, resumption, and valuation law
• Environmental compliance, enforcement, and contaminated land due diligence
• Heritage, biodiversity, and planning agreements
• Local government regulatory advice and dispute resolution
• Rezoning, existing use rights, and land use strategy advice

Requirements:

• Admission as a solicitor in NSW
• 2 years' or more PAE in planning, environment, or development law
• Experience in the Land and Environment Court or a state planning tribunal (preferred)
• Strong drafting and client communication skills
• A genuine interest in the built environment, development, or sustainability
• Accredited Specialist (or working towards) is highly regarded but not required

How to apply

Apply via SEEK or contact Daniel Cappellacci at Gorilla Jobs in confidence: dan•••@gorillajobs.com.au | +61 ••• ••• 155. All applications treated in strict confidence.

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