SOLICITOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Requisition: 668651

Personnel Area: Governance and Legal Services

Branch: City Legal

Salary Range: Band 5 $95,346 to $108,078 + 14% Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Brisbane City and working from home

Our Business

City Legal is a specialist provider of legal services to Brisbane City Council providing a comprehensive range of cost-effective legal services, adding value to Council's core business and major projects.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to be part of one of the busiest planning and environment litigation practices in Queensland and work alongside an experienced and established team in the conduct of Planning and Environment Court litigation. 

In this role you will provide strategic advice and Court representation to Council in the conduct of a large volume of Planning and Environment Court proceedings, whilst receiving mentorship and guidance from the highly regarded planning and environment group within City Legal’s Planning and Development Team. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an early career lawyer looking to take on a challenge and to gain far more on-the-ground experience than their peers.

We are looking for a highly collaborative and motivated solicitor with highly developed communication skills looking to build their career and to develop a speciality in planning and development law.

To be successful you will have:

• be admitted to practise as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
• hold or be eligible to hold a current Practising Certificate from the Queensland Law Society
• knowledge and/or interest in planning and environmental law
• excellent negotiation and mediation skills
• have highly developed communication, organisational and prioritisation skills
• have demonstrated ability in managing conflicting deadlines
• have exceptional attention to detail
• maintain a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Prior planning and development and/or litigation experience is preferred but not essential.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume, and covering letter (of no more than one page), demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call John Hefez on 31783859

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 9^th September 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.