At HopgoodGanim, you’re not just a small piece of a big machine; you’re a valued, integral member of the team. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and while being recognised for our deeply connected and collaborative culture, shared by a team of people who have a genuine love for the work we do.

About the role

Our Planning and Environment team is known for its extensive experience, loyalty (to clients and each other) and a reputation for excellence and as a result, we’re growing and have opportunities at the Solicitor and Associate level to join our team.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with both public and private sector clients across a diverse range of matters, including:

Planning law and development approval processes, including litigation and dispute resolution
Land Court proceedings involving property resumptions and valuation objections
Drafting statutory documents and negotiating infrastructure documents
Environmental approvals, compliance and litigation including prosecutions
Due diligence investigations on large property transactions and public floats

This is your chance to join a team where your work matters, your growth is supported by market leading senior practitioners and your voice is heard.

About you

You’re a motivated and thoughtful practitioner who’s ready to take the next step in your Planning and Environment career – and you’re looking for the right team to grow with.

We think you’ll thrive in this role if you are:

Experienced in Planning and Environment Law (1 to 2+ years PAE, depending on role level)
Curious, collaborative and eager to deepen your expertise
Comfortable balancing technical detail with ‘big picture’ thinking
Able to communicate with clarity and authenticity, no matter the audience – councils, developers or government agencies
Looking for a long-term role where your contribution is valued, and you enjoy coming to work

About the firm

We are a leading independent Australian legal services provider, with our teams striving to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and community. Our state-of-the-art offices are conveniently located at 360 Queen Street, placing you in the heart of Brisbane’s vibrant CBD.

We pride ourselves on being a place where people love to come to work. We offer challenging, meaningful work and the opportunity to grow, with a culture where we are uncompromising on our values.

What you can expect

Realistic billable targets for legal practitioners
Practitioner performance and new client incentives
A dedicated in-house business development team to build your external profile
Pathways to Partnership program for legal practitioners
State of the art offices at 360 Queen Street including end of trip facilities and a subsidised wellness centre
Subsidised on-site cafe
Access to paid parental leave (up to 20 weeks for eligible employees)
Paid fertility leave
Paid birthday leave – because your day should be celebrated!

Please note, we are currently not accepting applicants via recruitment agencies but for a confidential discussion, please contact Maddie.Swain@hopgoodganim.com.au.

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