Job Description

Title: Planning Lawyer

Company Name: Globe Capital Administration Pty Ltd

Vacancy: 2

Job Location: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, North West & Hills District, Bella Vista

Employment Status: Full time

 

Planning Lawyer at Merc Capital

About the business – We are a successful property development and construction group. We specialise in mixed-use and high-rise developments, shopping centres, industrial parks, and commercial office buildings. We require a dynamic, full-time, and in-house Planning Lawyer. 

 

Key selection criteria for this position:

• Appropriately qualified with relevant law degree tertiary qualification and admitted to practice in Australia
• Determining the best planning approval pathway
• Advising on the approvals required to carry out development
• Reviewing DA and environmental assessment to ensure that it is legally robust
• Advising on modifying development consents under section 4.55 of the EP&A Act
• Assisting with compliance issues including responding to regulatory investigations
• Representing the company at public hearings held by an independent specialist planning approval body (such as the Independent Planning Commission)
• Advising and representing the company in any legal appeal brought in respect of the application
• Must have an eye for detail, be able to quickly identify issues, communicate to management, and recommend solutions
• Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills, including confident interaction with senior stakeholders
• A proven ability in conducting complex and sensitive negotiations at a senior management level
• Proven ability to build and foster positive relationships and networks
• Possess strong organisational skills and commercial acumen
• To work closely with executive management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 Please apply for this position by submitting a detailed CV and cover letter, which will be treated in strict confidence.

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