The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Planning and Environment practice group in our Brisbane office. The team is one of the largest specialist practices in Queensland and is continuing to grow.

The role is diverse and includes practice in planning, environment, local government, infrastructure and compulsory acquisition law. Due to our large team and extensive client base we are able to tailor the role to suit your skills, passions and experience.

The highest quality work is available with a diverse client base including developers and all levels of government.

The successful candidate will have direct access to and mentoring by the practice group Principals and also enjoy appropriate autonomy. There is a positive and certain path for career progression. You will also have a fantastic working environment in a collegiate and welcoming team.

Key Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

Take the lead, with support from team members, in planning and environment litigation.
Engage with and coordinate expert witnesses and barristers.
Appear in court for reviews and applications.
Arrange and participate in alternative dispute resolution conferences.
Provide excellent and consistent client service.
Provide strategic advice for dispute resolution and approval pathways.
A willingness to expand your planning and environment law experience, contribute positively to client and team outcomes.
Collaborate with other team members to deliver exceptional client service.

Requirements

This is a varied and flexible role. The right candidate will have significant opportunity to grow, expand their skills and build their profile and practice with the benefit of a supportive team. Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability in a majority of the below requirements:

3 or more years post admission experience;
experience in planning and environment law or regulatory work;
excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills;
a high level of attention to detail;
provide positive client interactions;
manage and deliver excellent work on time;
strong working relationships with others;
a great team player;
experience with court hearings, settlement conferences and client meetings;
a desire to learn from senior team members and add depth to the team;
an excellent work ethic and demonstrated commitment to client service;
strong time management and organisational skills;
willingness to grow your own network and establish strong relationships with peers.

Your new team

McInnes Wilson’s Planning & Environment team is a distinguished group of legal professionals dedicated to providing exceptional service with an unmatched record of delivering successful outcomes for our clients. We are known for our depth of knowledge, extensive experience, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Our team comprises highly skilled solicitors who each bring unique attributes to the team and to the firm. Collaboration and teamwork both internally and with our clients are fundamental to our approach. We foster a supportive environment where ideas are shared, expertise is leveraged, and innovative strategies are developed. We provide excellent mentoring and career development opportunities.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals who are not only leaders in their fields but are also passionate mentors committed to helping you grow and thrive in your career.

About McInnes Wilson Lawyers

We are a full-service firm with more than 50 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 firm is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality under the WGEA citation and is committed to demonstrating our ongoing support of all employees in the workplace. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, 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 and inclusive paid parental leave policy with pre-natal leave, partner leave, return to work bonuses and with no qualifying period.
Support for working parents including a parents & caregivers platform, emergency child care and school holidays support, as well as support for parents caring for an ill or disabled child.
Formal mentoring program for all employees with rotating mentors/ mentees every 12 months.
Extensive reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, promotion ceremonies, and an exceptional female lawyer award.
Further education reimbursements.
Health and wellbeing initiatives including personal training sessions, wellbeing checks, financial workshops and free, confidential counselling.
Birthday leave for all employees, firm social club and regular team functions.

Please note that our recruitment process requires the successful candidate to undergo background screening, including reference checks and police checks.

You may be contacted by our Recruitment Partners, LexVeritas in the initial stages of your application.

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