Solicitor & Associate – Planning & Environment

At HopgoodGanim youre not just a small piece of a big machine; youre a valued integral member of the team. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and while being recognised for our deeply connected and collaborative culture shared by a team of people who have a genuine love for the work we do.

About the role

Our Planning and Environment team is known for its extensive experience loyalty (to clients and each other) and a reputation for excellence and as a result were growing and have opportunities at the Solicitor and Associate level to join our team.

Youll have the opportunity to work with both public and private sector clients across a diverse range of matters including:

• Planning law and development approval processes including litigation and dispute resolution
• Land Court proceedings involving property resumptions and valuation objections
• Drafting statutory documents and negotiating infrastructure documents
• Environmental approvals compliance and litigation including prosecutions
• Due diligence investigations on large property transactions and public floats

This is your chance to join a team where your work matters your growth is supported by market leading senior practitioners and your voice is heard.

About you

Youre a motivated and thoughtful practitioner whos ready to take the next step in your Planning and Environment career and youre looking for the right team to grow with.

We think youll thrive in this role if you are:

• Experienced in Planning and Environment Law (1 to 2 years PAE depending on role level)
• Curious collaborative and eager to deepen your expertise
• Comfortable balancing technical detail with big picture thinking
• Able to communicate with clarity and authenticity no matter the audience councils developers or government agencies
• Looking for a long-term role where your contribution is valued and you enjoy coming to work

About the firm

We are a leading independent Australian legal services provider with our teams striving to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and community. Our state-of-the-art offices are conveniently located at 360 Queen Street placing you in the heart of Brisbanes vibrant CBD.

We pride ourselves on being a place where people love to come to work. We offer challenging meaningful work and the opportunity to grow with a culture where we are uncompromising on our values.

What you can expect

• Realistic billable targets for legal practitioners
• Practitioner performance and new client incentives
• A dedicated in-house business development team to build your external profile
• Pathways to Partnership program for legal practitioners
• State of the art offices at 360 Queen Street including end of trip facilities and a subsidised wellness centre
• Subsidised on-site cafe
• Access to paid parental leave (up to 20 weeks for eligible employees)
• Paid fertility leave
• Paid birthday leave because your day should be celebrated!

Please note we are currently not accepting applicants via recruitment agencies but for a confidential discussion please contact