Lawyer - Planning, Environment and Government - Graduate or Junior

Our firm

LTL is a highly successful independent specialist planning, environment and government law firm.

Working predominantly with state government agencies and local government authorities, our partners are ex-top tier. They include accredited specialists and are regularly recognized in Doyle’s Guide and Best Lawyers Australia.

We have industry recognized specialties in environmental planning, infrastructure funding, major projects and admin law. Our work covers  litigation, complex advising and transactional agreements.

We currently have an opportunity for an exceptional candidate who is seeking an alternative working environment to top-tier firms, without sacrificing quality of work, quality training or remuneration.

Your place in our team

Via a series of 8-month rotations, you will work directly with the firm's partners and special counsel, and alongside the firm's other senior and mid-level lawyers. You will be supported by a fully resourced team of business support staff.

You will be able to work across a range of diverse matters, including.

• development appeals and judicial review in the Land & Environment Court
• environmental prosecutions (Local Court & Land & Environment Court)
• planning & development law and projects
• developer contributions and planning agreements
• biodiversity & threatened species
• pollution and contamination
• complex property matters for public sector clients
• public sector governance and administration

Your background

You are a talented and hard-working young lawyer, who:

• is recently admitted (in the last 3 years) or soon will be
• has been exposed to planning & environment law, property or government law, at university or in practice, and are excited by the intellectual challenges posed by these areas of law
• has an impressive academic record with demonstrated excellent statutory interpretation and legal research skills
• has the ability and desire to work collaboratively in a dynamic, co-operative and harmonious team
• has the drive to be the best lawyer you can

Your return

• a very competitive salary package that recognises your achievements to date and your potential
• 5 weeks annual leave & 18 weeks paid parental leave, including super
• financial & other support for post-graduate or further studies
• agile, hybrid/WFH working arrangements with the IT infrastructure required to make it work
• excellent and realistic prospects for career progression based solely on performance