Lawyer/Associate/Senior Associate - Planning
Russell Kennedy Lawyers
- Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Drafting written advice and recommendations for local councils, statutory authorities, state government departments and private clients on all aspects of statutory and strategic planning, environmental regulation, water law and related areas of property law.
- Assisting in preparation for RK appearing on behalf of local councils, statutory authorities, state government departments and private clients in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels Victoria, Advisory Committees, Magistrates' Court of Victorian and the Supreme Court of Victoria in respect of a wide range of rural, residential, commercial and industrial development, earth resource proposals and waste management matters.
- Drafting planning agreements, including for development infrastructure levies and public open space.
- Acting for private clients and local councils in relation to restrictive covenants, easements, roads, heritage and liquor licencing matters.
- Drafting advice to Victoria water corporations in respect of infrastructure planning, land use conflicts and rights and obligations under the Water Act 1989.
- Marketing and business development activities.
- A sound understanding of the relevant legislation.
- Significant exposure to litigation processes and knowledge of Court Rules.
- Excellent literacy and drafting skills.
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.