Brisbane - Senior Associate/Associate (Planning & Environment)

The Firm

Carter Newell Lawyers is an award-winning specialist law firm providing legal advice to Australian and international corporate clients.  Founded in 1989, we are proud to celebrate 35 years of experience and service to our clients in 2024. 

We recognise the importance of offering our staff not only the best work in our specialist areas, but also a culture which embraces flexibility, individuality, integrity and education. At Carter Newell, we encourage the best use of all skills and experience of our staff, providing greater efficiency and overall job satisfaction. Our strong culture is the backbone of our success, supported by the firm’s values.

The Position

We are currently seeking candidates for roles in our Planning & Environment team in Brisbane CBD. The Planning & Environment team assists clients with development approvals, planning disputes, environmental permits and approvals, including managing non-compliance events. 

The successful candidates would be working on:

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements within mining, energy, infrastructure and transport.
• Property planning approvals and tenure (including land access for resources companies and the acquisition of real property interests including rural properties and easements).
• Providing regulatory advice across a broad range of industries
• Environmental compliance advice, including the defence of environmental enforcement proceedings.
• Civil disputes regarding environmental contamination.

Essential Experience and Criteria

You will have 3-7+ years’ experience in front end Energy & Resources, Planning & Environment, or related practices such as Property or Construction practices. You will have excellent analytical skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines. You are passionate about building strong client relationships and providing high quality service and advice. You will enjoy working across a broad range of matters for different types of clients. 

Benefits

At Carter Newell we are a professional team and have a strong client focus, but we love to have some fun along the way. We also provide: 

• An ongoing commitment to career development
• A health & wellness program 
• Workplace flexibility to ensure life balance 
• A supportive leadership team dedicated to a culture of collegiality and excellence
• Extra perks that make a great office environment like fruit baskets and morning teas - any excuse for cake!

If you embrace firm culture, pursue excellence and have a passion for what you do, you will excel in a career at Carter Newell. 

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, please fill in your details in the Apply Now section below.

Carter Newell is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders, LGBTIQA+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.