The role

Due to ongoing growth we are seeking an Associate or above level lawyer to practice in all areas of planning, infrastructure, environment and local government law. The role includes:

Working with P&E law leaders in a large and successful team with a vibrant culture
Supporting clients’ strategic goals by delivering tailored solutions and high quality legal services
Representing a diverse range of clients, including developers, all levels of government and statutory authorities
Working on high profile and professionally challenging P&E matters
A genuine mix of advice and litigation work streams
Mentoring, career development and a clear promotion pathway

A real work/life balance, competitive remuneration and staff benefits are provided.

Who we are seeking

Our wish list is below, but don’t worry if you are still growing in some areas – we are committed to developing our people. We are most interested in your strengths, your ambitions, the contributions you can make to our team and where you want to take your career.

We are ideally looking for:

Associate and up level experience (3+ years PAE, or more)
Mix of advisory and litigation experience
Genuine passion for P&E
Critical thinker and strong analytical skills
Proactive matter management
Excellent communicator
Can work independently, but know when to reach out to a supportive team

If you are seeking a particular arrangement (e.g. part-time or other flexible working) please let us know and we will be happy to discuss this with you.

Please apply with a CV and include some information about who you are. Our aim is to grow our team, and the firm more broadly, with diverse people who can think differently, who are client focused and who can bring their expertise and own bit of personality to the firm.

Your new team

We are proud of our team, which is one of Brisbane’s premier planning and environment practice groups. We have a large friendly team and you will quickly establish great friendships and lasting professional relationships.

About McInnes Wilson Lawyers

We are a full-service firm with 55 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition by Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.

Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:

Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & care givers’ platform, partner leave and return to work bonuses
Access to our firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
Flexible working arrangements
Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies
Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program
Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team, recruitment@mcw.com.au.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

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