Job Description Collaborative and dynamic team environment. Great career development opportunities. Award winning team. Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Our Environment & Planning practice is recognised as one of the leading teams in Australia and demand on our services has created an opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate with deep environmental law experience to join the Brisbane team working with market leading Partner Rebecca Hoare.
The Norton Rose Fulbright Environment & Planning team acts for major corporate clients, developers, infrastructure providers, industry and government. You will be engaged in a mix of litigation, advice and transaction work focussed primarily on environmental law issues. This may include:
Major project approvals Contaminated land and waste management Land acquisition Advice and due diligence in the oil & gas and mining sectors Renewable energy projects Incident response & investigations Environmental prosecutions and enforcement To be considered for this role you will ideally have:
3-4 years PQE gained within a reputable Environment & Planning practice Previous experience on matters involving environmental approvals and prosecutions Excellent experience with environmental law issues across a range of sectors Experience in the conduct of proceedings relating to environmental or planning matters, including the Planning and Environment Court, Magistrates Court and District Court Strong time management & organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities simultaneously Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong drafting skills Strong academic achievements The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities.
Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience. Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
In 2023 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
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