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Join to apply for the Senior Associate - Environment & Planning role at Johnson Winter Slattery3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Associate - Environment & Planning role at Johnson Winter SlatteryGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Johnson Winter SlatteryWho we areJohnson Winter Slattery (JWS) is known throughout the market as a leading full-service commercial law firm. We work on high-profile and complex transactions and disputes, always with a focus on commercial outcomes. We are a firm of more than 400 people, including 85+ partners, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth.We have received awards for client service excellence from Beaton Consulting, based on independent client feedback. Our lawyers and practice groups are highly ranked in all the major legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.About the TeamOur Environment and Planning team has extensive experience in advising on all aspects of planning and environmental law. The team also advises on ESG matters including climate change, modern slavery and nature positive.We regularly advise and represent companies across all states and territories. Our team has extensive experience advising clients across a range of sectors on all aspects of planning approvals; environmental licences and approvals (state and federal); development contributions; contaminated land and pollution; compliance advice; biodiversity offsets; cultural heritage; native title; ESG (climate change, modern slavery and nature positive); and water licensing.About the RoleAn opportunity exists for an Environment & Planning Senior Associate to join our Sydney office.This role will see you play a key role on high-profile environment & planning matters including drafting, reviewing and negotiating core transaction documents; drafting advices; undertaking legal research on complex issues; and representing clients in relevant state and federal courts.You will receive training and mentoring from some of Australia''s leading specialists in the environment & planning sector, as well as having the opportunity to train and mentor junior lawyers yourself.This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, energetic, and commercially-minded lawyer to play a meaningful role on interesting and complex matters.About YouYou obviously have plenty of technical aptitude and previous relevant experience, but there is much more to you. You:deliver legal advice with a commercial and client focused outlook, always;work well under pressure, meet your deadlines and excel working in a team;have strong communication and stakeholder management skills and you aren''t afraid to use them, internally and externally; andtake a collaborative, positive and energetic approach to everything you do;are comfortable and experienced mentoring and training junior lawyers; andhave 7+ PQE Environment & Planning law experience gained within private practice.Working at JWSWe value collaboration and our teams work together to achieve shared outcomes. We care about the wellbeing of our people and will invest time in understanding your objectives so we can support you throughout your career. We believe its this focus on our people that has seen our firm grow rapidly to become one of Australias leading independent law firms.We pride ourselves on being down-to-earth, approachable, and always high-performing. We have worked hard to create a culture where people look out for each other.We offer:A collegiate environment with a collaborative culture across offices and practice groupsHigh-quality work with committed mentors supporting your career developmentComprehensive benefits including competitive remuneration, flexible working, and extensive social and wellbeing initiativesOpportunities for professional growth through structured learning and development programs, pro bono work, and employee recognition initiativesIf you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to take your career to the next level, then we would love to hear from you.We are committed to promoting a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion, or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or age - to fulfil their professional aspirations with us. In particular we would welcome applications from First Nations candidates.Johnson Winter Slattery pays respect to Elders past and present of our nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 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