Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Georgina See

Contact email: Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: PE290825
Published: 1 day ago
Culture & Benefits
This is a well-run practice that genuinely supports balance, wellbeing, and career growth. Lawyers typically work standard office hours (around 8.30am–5.30/6.00pm), with recognition that work has natural peaks and troughs.
What’s on offer:
  • Mentoring & Career Development: Direct mentoring from a highly ranked, Chambers-recognised partner; structured learning programs; sponsorship for senior lawyers on the path to partnership; mentoring and professional development for early and mid-career lawyers
  • Work-Life Balance: Low daily targets and no formal budgets; genuine flexibility including part-time options; hybrid working; ability to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave annually
  • Remuneration & Recognition: Highly competitive packages with performance-based bonuses for high achievers; Employee Share Plan for senior lawyers and business services staff; regular employee awards to celebrate excellent performance; generous referral program
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Generous parental leave (up to 26 weeks including super for primary carers, 4 weeks for secondary carers); employee education assistance including financial contributions and up to 5 days’ study leave for approved programs
  • Wellbeing & Support: Employee Assistance Program for staff and families; Wellbeing Network with Mental Health First Aid officers; free flu vaccinations; access to discounted health insurance
  • Culture & Community: Inclusive employee-led networks such as Pride+, Gender Equality, First Nations Reconciliation, Families & Carers, Cultural & Faith Affiliations, and Disability & Accessibility; meaningful pro bono opportunities; regular social, sporting and networking events & more! 
This role gives lawyers access to high-quality work with industry-leading clients in a collaborative and supportive environment that values professional growth and employee wellbeing.

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an Planning & Environment Lawyer to join a growing Brisbane-based team. The role is open to lawyers at Associate or Senior Associate level, with flexibility for part-time candidates who bring high-quality experience.

This new role has been created to support practice growth and service an existing premium client base. You’ll gain exposure to both front-end advisory work and specialist litigation, developing expertise across a broad range of matters, including:
  • Environmental and planning approvals for major projects
  • Land access, native title and cultural heritage issues
  • Advisory and disputes across multiple jurisdictions
  • Supporting energy, resources, renewables and infrastructure developments
You will report directly to a partner with over 20 years’ experience, consistently recognised in Chambers & Partners as a leading environment and planning lawyer. You’ll benefit from close mentoring and client exposure on high-value matters for both private sector and government clients.

What You’ll Bring
  • Proven experience in environment & planning, native title, land access or related areas
  • Strong written and analytical skills, with sound judgment and reasoning ability
  • Comfort working across jurisdictions and handling both advisory and contentious matters
  • A genuine commitment to continual learning and delivering outstanding client service
Next Steps
At Law Staff, we provide lawyers with a relaxed, confidential setting for a career conversation – over coffee, in person or virtually. You’ll walk away with full insights into this role, the team, and other opportunities aligned to your goals.

To request a confidential discussion, click APPLY and upload your profile.
Alternatively, email your Resume to:
  • Georgina See – Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
If this role isn’t quite right, we’d still love to connect. We are often briefed on roles that are not advertised.

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