Energy & Resources /Planning & Environment Lawyer

The Role

Our Client has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate lawyer to join their talented team in either our Brisbane or Sunshine Coast office. The role will be a mix of Energy & Resources and Planning & Environment, providing regular opportunities for travel out to the Surat Basin and beyond to service our rural clients.

Candidates with previous exposure to energy and resources/planning and environment or with a background in commercial, property or rural/agribusiness law will be highly regarded.

Energy & Resources

• negotiating agreements for coal seam gas, mining and exploration activities, renewable energy projects for landholders;
• providing advice to landholders about matters under the Water Act including representation in the Land Court and assistance with "Make Good" Agreements;
• reviewing and advising on rural lease agreements, compulsory acquisition and other related matters;
• carbon abatement and offset agreements;
• vegetation management; and
• water resources.
  
  

Planning and Environment

• planning law advice, appeals and applications;
• enforcement advice, and litigation, including prosecutions;
• environmental law advice and litigation; and
• planning scheme and local law drafting.
  
  

They value staff who commit to their values and have a strong academic background, whilst maintaining focus on achieving practical outcomes for clients.