Naiman ClarkeNaiman Clarke

Lawyer: Environment and Planning

Posted on 4/9/2026

About the job
Job Type: Permanent
Emp Type: FULL TIME
Industry: Law Firm - Top tier
Functional Expertise: Environment
Location: Perth, WA
Job Published: 4/9/2026
Job ID: 55928
Salary Type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable

Contact name

Bart Thevenot

Job Description

What’s in it for you?

  • Market-leading work & clients
  • A transparent and genuine commitment to career progression
  • A supportive, flexible & inclusive workplace

 

About your new employer:

  • Our client is an independent firm, consistently recognized for delivering outstanding legal work on some of the country’s most complex and strategically significant matters
  • They work with leading national and international clients across government and private sectors and are proud of their collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture

 

About the role:

  • Advising on environmental, planning and approvals strategy for major projects
  • Working on development approvals, environmental licences, clearing permits and compliance frameworks
  • Advising on climate, heritage, native title and land access issues
  • Helping clients manage regulator engagement, investigations and enforcement risk
  • Running or supporting planning appeals, judicial review, prosecutions and administrative challenges where required

 

The ideal candidate:

  • Senior Associate with 5+ years PQE
  • Knowledge of WA planning laws desirable
  • Strong technical legal skills and drafting ability
  • Excellent communication and client management skill
  • A collaborative approach and eagerness to work in a high-performing, close-knit team

 

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

 

Why work with us?

  • We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
  • You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
  • We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
  • Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector. 

 

Contact Bart today! Please quote reference number BT/ 55928

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