Associate - Environment & Planning

Our client, a top-tier firm is seeking an Associate level solicitor to join their Environment and Planning Team. Suitable candidates will join a high-performing team with an excellent reputation and a steady pipeline of diverse work including urban development and infrastructure projects, strategic policy development and planning, and RMA/local government litigation. The Auckland team collaborates with the other national offices situated in Christchurch and Wellington and triumphs a positive, flexible and mature workplace culture.

What you'll do:
The role will be diverse and engaging. You will be involved in high-profile urban development and infrastructure projects, contributing to the future landscape of our cities. Your expertise will also be called upon for housing developments and freshwater management initiatives, where your knowledge of resource management, environmental law, public law or local government law will be invaluable. In addition to these responsibilities, you'll engage in strategic policy development and planning, shaping the legal framework within which our society operates. Your role will also involve handling RMA/local government litigation cases, providing a challenging yet rewarding aspect to your work.

What you bring:
• 4+ years PQE with experience in resource management, environmental law, public law and/or local government law
• Experience working with developers, corporates, local authorities and public bodies
• Ability to handle high profile urban development and infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of housing developments and freshwater management initiatives
• Experience in strategic policy development and planning
• Experience in RMA/local government litigation

What sets this company apart:
The firm has some excellent policies and benefits for their employees. Including: hybrid working, parental leave benefits, wellness benefits and outstanding professional and career development opportunities. They firm has previously won the Employer of Choice – Large Firm award at the New Zealand Law Awards, and other awards for their diversity and inclusion initiatives that promotes an inclusive culture and putting people first in everything they do.

Next steps:
If you wish to apply or have further questions about the role, please reach out to Suanne Briggs at suanne.briggs@robertwalters.co.nz or 09 374 7350.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Suanne Briggs on +64 9 3747300.