Solicitor & Associate – Planning & Environment

At HopgoodGanim, you’re not just a small piece of a big machine; you’re 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, we’re growing and have opportunities at the Solicitor and Associate level to join our team.

You’ll 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

You’re a motivated and thoughtful practitioner who’s ready to take the next step in your Planning and Environment career – and you’re looking for the right team to grow with.

We think you’ll 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 Brisbane’s 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 Maddie.Swain@hopgoodganim.com.au.