Solicitor/SA Environment amp Planning

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Sydney

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Environment & Planning

We are seeking a solicitor (4 years pqe up to Junior SA) with experience in environment and planning matters and specifically with water law experience to join our busy and growing Sydney team.

Our work

You will be involved with challenging and complex legal work which often sets the pace in the market. In this role, you will be assisting Michael Causer

, Michelle Astridge

and Kate Dean

, Partners in our Environment and Planning team who provides specialist advice on the full range of environment, planning and native title issues – particularly in relation to real estate and infrastructure projects. You will also work closely with Trudy Sheehan

a Special Counsel in our team who specialises in land use, water rights, and planning & environmental law advice for the infrastructure, agribusiness, energy and resources and real estate sectors.

This role will see you work across a full range of environment and planning matters including disputes, judicial review proceedings, regulator enforcement matters and the provision of major project planning and environmental advice. You will also work on water law matters in connection with agribusiness transactions and advise across the full scope of water rights issues.

Our clients

The team works with an enviable range of national and international blue chip clients including mining companies, property developers, statutory authorities, and State and Local Government.

You will have

recognised environment and planning experience within the real estate and infrastructure sectors

experience acting for clients on water law matters is essential

excellent analytical, communication and research skills - to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice

strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clients

team focus - to mentor junior colleagues and ensure the effective utilisation of the group

enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities - presenting at industry related programs and managing strategic relationships and network

first rate experience of drafting documents (including agreements, contracts, deeds, court documents etc.

Who are we?

We are Asia’s top tier international law firm with deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years. With 30 offices, we have over 3,000 lawyers strategically positioned on the ground in the world's growth markets and financial centres.

Why work with us?

We promote a culture based on respect, trust, inclusivity, diversity, flexibility, mastery and growth. We seek to create a workplace where our people are proud to work and where their ambitions can be realised. Connection with our people is a priority, we offer targeted and meaningful conversations around professional and personal development, with regular feedback and coaching.

What else we’ll offer

Access to market leading work in your chosen specialty, and the opportunity to work with leaders in their fields

Flexible ways of working and various leave arrangements to balance your work and life commitments

Holistic wellbeing programs supporting mental and physical health, including access to a broad range of mental health resources, EAP, gym memberships, flu vaccinations, skin cancer checks and in house catered meals.

Mobility around our network when opportunities arise

Access to a large range of learning and development opportunities to help you meet your goals

A detailed framework to support working parents in balancing their personal and professional priorities, including 26 weeks paid parental leave open to both primary and secondary carers with no minimum service period for permanent employees

Corporate discounts on health and general insurance, superannuation advice and other products and services

Opportunities to participate in a wide range of pro-bono and community impact programs, and inclusion networks

How to apply

Please apply by selecting the apply now link below and completing an online application form.

For further information on this role, please contact Kellie McLean on Kellie.McLean@au.kwm.com

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual orientation, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Agencies - please note that we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.

All job applications must be submitted through kwm.com

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Company info

King & Wood Mallesons
Website : http://www.kwm.com/