Planning & Environment Lawyer

Build your career in one of Queensland’s highly regarded Planning & Environment practices, working on complex matters for government, developers, renewables and major property clients within a genuinely down-to-earth team.

Why this opportunity?

• Gain broad exposure to sophisticated planning and environment matters, including Planning and Environment Court proceedings, development approvals, infrastructure agreements and environmental compliance
• Work closely with three highly regarded Partners who are accessible, supportive and genuinely invested in developing their lawyers
• Join a collaborative firm where people are valued, contribution is recognised and there is a clear pathway for progression through to partnership

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded independent commercial law firm to appoint a Planning & Environment Lawyer (2–3 PAE) into its established Brisbane practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to build genuine specialist expertise while working on high-quality matters for an impressive client base and learning from experienced practitioners.

The role

You'll work across a diverse range of planning, environment and regulatory matters for clients including State and Local Governments, developers, property owners, funds, renewables companies, builders, financiers and corporate groups.

Your work will include:

• Planning and Environment Court appeals and enforcement proceedings
• Development approvals and planning advice
• Infrastructure agreements, charges and strategic planning
• Environmental compliance and regulatory matters
• Water and land use rights
• Governance and rating advice for local government
• Building and approval requirements
• Due diligence and strategic planning advice

You'll work as part of a specialist team handling technically complex matters while developing strong client relationships and taking increasing responsibility for your own work.

About you

You'll ideally have:

• 2–3 years' post-admission experience in Planning & Environment
• Strong technical capability and a genuine interest in developing as a specialist
• Experience or exposure to planning, environment, development or regulatory matters
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• A commercially minded and client-focused approach
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative personality
• The ambition to build a long-term career in Planning & Environment

What you can expect

• Work alongside three highly regarded Planning & Environment Partners
• Exposure to a broad and sophisticated client base
• Complex and varied specialist work across planning, environment and development
• Genuine mentoring and structured career development
• A clear pathway for progression through to partnership
• An approachable, inclusive and genuinely collaborative team culture
• A workplace where contribution is recognised across all levels
• Regular team and firm-wide social events
• Strong learning, wellbeing and professional development initiatives

If you're looking to establish yourself in a leading Planning & Environment practice while enjoying a supportive culture and genuine long-term career prospects, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

Apply Now

Please forward your CV in confidence to rutherford@harperlloyd.com.au or contact Rutherford on 0483 956 099 for a confidential discussion.

HarperLloyd Recruitment specialises in legal recruitment across private practice, in-house and government throughout Australia.