Anthony Whealy's team is expanding and we are seeking an experienced planning & environment lawyer with 3-7 years' of experience to join the team.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate to join our Planning and Environment team in Sydney. The team represents more development proponents in Land and Environment Court appeals than any other law firm, but also provides a significant volume of complex advice on a variety of interesting environmental and planning law issues.

You will work closely with a leading Partner, Anthony Whealy, and his team of solicitors on a wide range of planning and environment law matters, including Class 1 merit appeals and class 4 civil enforcement matters, and Class 5 criminal proceedings. The team also specialises in land valuation (land tax) appeals and other class 3 proceedings. You will have an opportunity to thrive in this very busy and enthusiastic team. You will principally be working for development proponents. The role involves a healthy mix of advice and litigation work.

Anthony Whealy has (for an unprecedented 8th consecutive year) been ranked this year by Doyle’s as one of only three partners in NSW in the ‘Preeminent category’. In addition, the Sydney Planning and Environment team have again been ranked by Doyle’s as ‘First Tier’ for NSW Planning and Environment law firms.  

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a planning and environment lawyer with between 3-7 years of experience in the NSW jurisdiction. Ideally you will come from a specialist P&E Law practice. The successful applicant will be an integral member of a cohesive team, display collegiality and need to be a great team player. You will have excellent legal advice skills, and be willing to be involved in fast paced litigation.

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Flexible working:
• Dress for your day:
• Discounted health insurance:
• Employee Assistance Program:
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia:
• Study and exam leave:
• Competitive referral bonus: and
• Other amazing perks!

Apply

All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.

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