Associate - Senior Associate, Planning & Environment

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About the team
Our Planning & Environment team has gone from strength to strength and is engaged in a wide range of litigation, advisory and contractual matters across a diverse client range spanning both the public and private sectors. With the team continuing to grow in volume and breadth of work, it is an exciting time to join a team well known in the market for its supportive and positive culture.
  
About the role
The practice enjoys a balance between Government clients, and private sector developer clients. You will work on a wide range of matters for a sophisticated and growing client base. Types of matters you will work on include: 

• Land and Environment Court litigation;
• Advice on issues such as permissibility, statutory interpretation of planning instruments, development contributions, environmental law compliance, contamination;
• Drafting planning agreements, works in kind agreements and unique agreements in the Government space;
• High quality ‘out of the box’ questions and legal projects for Government clients.

About you
We are seeking a lawyer with at least two years PAE with strong analytical, research and writing skills that can be deployed in the context of litigation, contractual drafting, and written advice. You will be adept at deep dive research, sophisticated statutory interpretation, and drafting in a precise manner. Ideally, you will have exposure to and an interest in Land and Environment Court litigation.

This is a chance for an existing Senior Associate or talented lawyer who is either seeking to step up to at an Associate level for the first time, or a current Associate who wants to forge a pathway to Senior Associate, based on your legal skills, ability to work as part of a team that values its ‘high trust’ culture. 

Who we are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia’s largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.
  
Employee benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.
  
Our benefits include:

• A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
• Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
• Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.

Firm awards and citations
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.

• Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
• Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
• Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia™ awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ awards
• Doyle’s Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
• Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession

Community & Impact
We are committed to giving back to our community through a range of initiatives:

• Dedicated Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
• Active diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
• Member of Law Exchange International for global collaboration
• Ongoing participation in Red Cross Lifeblood donations

What’s next?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
  
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Lauren Steers-Lemai, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9914.
  
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.
  
  
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