Senior Associate To Special Counsel – Environment

Vor 7 Tagen


City of Brisbane, Österreich busin Vollzeit

Senior Associate to Special Counsel – Environment & Planning Law Be among the first 25 applicants. Direct message the job poster from McManus Partners. Partner and Legal Recruitment | Catered Practice Development Modules for Senior Associate & Special Counsels. Join a respected practice with deep relationships across local government and the private sector, recognised for technical depth across both planning and environmental frameworks. Lead sophisticated matters across urban development, renewables, waste, infrastructure, and compulsory acquisition. Step into a strategic succession role with a national firm actively growing its Queensland presence. Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to align with a highly regarded environment and planning partner, whose work sits at the intersection of litigation strategy and policy influence. This role offers access to matters that are both complex and commercially significant across both litigation and approvals from large-scale master planning and infrastructure to regulatory frameworks and renewables project advisory – across local government, government-owned corporations, and major private entities. With a strong presence in Queensland including across the regions, and an embedded client base, the team has developed a reputation for navigating legal and regulatory issues at scale. The incoming senior lawyer will join a stable and high‑performing team, stepping into a succession pathway. Role The role spans both planning and environment, with direct exposure to matters such as: Strategic advice for urban development and master‑planned communities, including approvals and native title issues, and due diligence for transactions Regulatory navigation and compliance for renewables and energy projects Approvals, enforcement, and compulsory acquisition across local government and private sector clients Advice on regional planning, master planning, and state planning policies Planning and Environment Court appeals, declaratory proceedings, and development offences About You Senior Associate or Special Counsel with at least 6 years' PQE in environment and planning law. Demonstrated experience advising government bodies, infrastructure developers, or private sector clients on Queensland's planning and environmental frameworks. Strong capability managing both advisory and contentious matters independently, with a focus on precision and commercial outcomes. Interest in stepping into a visible, client‑facing leadership role, with support from a high‑performing, well‑resourced team. LLB, strong academics. Contact Your details and consult will be held in the strictest of confidence. Felicity McManus – / in / felicity-mcmanus mcmanuspartners.com.auMcManus Partners support career moves that elevate. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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