Planning & Environment Solicitor
A fantastic opportunity for a Planning & Environment Solicitor to join our Brisbane office.
Summary about this job
Environment & Planning Law
Company: Colin Biggers & Paisley
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-3373-7567
Fax: +61-7-8449-1580
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Detail information about job Planning & Environment Solicitor. Terms and conditions vacancy
Founded over a century ago, Colin Biggers & Paisley continues to realise our vision of being recognised as the leading provider of legal services in our chosen fields of expertise. Today our practice has over 470 staff, offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, and a track record of high engagement and collaborative leadership.
About the role:
We are seeking a full-time solicitor to join our Planning & Environment team in our Brisbane office. The team designs innovative solutions for listed and private development corporations, state and local governments and government owned entities facing challenging problems in the areas of planning, government, infrastructure and environment. Key responsibilities of the position include:
- Providing clients with legal advice
- Regularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes
- Conducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice
- Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively
- Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy
- Continual professional development and managing MCLE requirements
The successful candidate:
You will be supported in this close knit team, given training, mentoring and guidance from your peers and leader. You will need to be self-motivated, energetic and adaptable in this dynamic environment. Ideal background and skills include:
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions well
- Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
- A strong focus on turnaround time and ability to work under pressure
- Practical and client focused problem solving and research skills
- A strong, plain language communication style
About us:
At Colin Biggers & Paisley, our workplace culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work/life balance.
We established the Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation which brings together our entire community offering, underpinned by a central strategy of promoting and protecting the rights of women and children in Australia and abroad through pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions.
We offer an environment where our values of Balance, Respect, Loyalty and Integrity guide all of our actions. We continually invest in our people, providing training, learning and support, a formal mentoring program and promoting a social and connected environment. We also offer other benefits such as social and sporting functions, rewards and recognition, casual Fridays, massages and professional memberships.
Inclusion and Diversity is a priority at Colin Biggers & Paisley. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.