We're Hiring!

Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm.

An opportunity now exists for a Lawyer to join our growing Environment & Planning team in Sydney.  You will work across the full spectrum of Environment & Planning matters, including strategic and statutory planning, environmental licensing and compliance, impact assessments, cultural heritage and land acquisitions, advising both public and private clients across a range of industries. 

Ideal candidates will be at 3-4 years PQE with demonstrated environment and/or planning experience gained in a reputable commercial law firm or inhouse role. Applicants with knowledge of NSW planning laws will be highly regarded. 

At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career.

About us:

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues.

Why Corrs?

We pride ourselves on meeting our clients needs in a culture characterised by excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace, and we focus on creating opportunities and supporting a diverse workforce.

• Flexible working as standard – we’ve established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people.
• Bonus leave - an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total)
• Generous parental leave entitlements – we offer up to 26 weeks paid leave and paid superannuation (up to 12 months)
• Wellbeing program – we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mental health, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care.
• Diversity and Inclusion – this is a key area of focus for the firm. We set meaningful goals to improve diversity and an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued.
• Responsible business approach – we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and are committed to promoting and respecting human rights, supporting the Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector.
• Learning and development opportunities – including our Australian-first international study scholarship, our national training program and our mentoring program.

To apply click on the "apply" button or contact Mariah Ioannidis on  03 9672 3124 for a confidential discussion.

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