An opportunity has become available for a practitioner (3-8 PQE) to join our Sydney Planning & Environment team working alongside Anthony Whealy.
About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 6 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an Associate or Senior Associate (3-8 years' PQE) to join our Planning and Environment team in Sydney. The team represents more development proponents in Land and Environment Court appeals than any other law firm, but also provides a significant volume of complex advice on a variety of interesting environmental and planning law issues.
You will work closely with a leading Partner, Anthony Whealy, and his team of solicitors on a wide range of planning and environment law matters, including Class 1 merit appeals, Class 4 civil enforcement matters, and Class 5 criminal proceedings. The team also specialises in land valuation (land tax) appeals and other Class 3 proceedings. You will have an opportunity to thrive in this very busy and enthusiastic team. You will principally be working for development proponents. The role involves a healthy mix of advice and litigation work.
Anthony Whealy has (for an unprecedented 10th consecutive year) been ranked this year by Doyle’s as one of only three partners in NSW in the ‘Preeminent category’. In addition, the Sydney Planning and Environment team have again been ranked by Doyle’s as ‘First Tier’ for NSW Planning and Environment law firms.
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have the following:
Between 3-8 years' experience in the NSW jurisdiction, ideally from a specialist planning and environment practice
Commercial and strategic awareness
Strong drafting, advisory and advocacy skills
Confidence managing competing deadlines and complex stakeholder environments
Excellent communication skills with a client-service focus
A team player who displays collegiality and actively contributes ideas
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
Flexible working;
Dress for your day;
Discounted health insurance;
Employee Assistance Program;
Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
Competitive referral bonus; and
Other amazing perks!
All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.
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12-05-2026
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