Associate or Senior Associate - Environment and PlanningLocation: Perth
Contract Type: Permanent
MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history. We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.
Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities. That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.
We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration. Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach. Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Associate or Senior Associate to join our Perth Environment & Planning team.
Working directly with partner Nada Raphael, your varied role will encompass all aspects of environment and planning law across many sectors, including energy and resources, property development, infrastructure, waste and agribusiness.
With Nada's guidance and support, you will also be given the opportunity to work with MinterEllison's government clients and to develop your knowledge and expertise in administrative law.
You will be exposed to a variety of work, including:
general advice on the interpretation of environment and planning legislation and public law;strategic advice, including project approval requirements and processes, for complex infrastructure projects, energy and resource projects and major urban developments;contamination and pollution issues;environmental compliance and appeals;due diligence for various transactions;land compensation claims;the management of disputes in the State Administrative Tribunal and Supreme Court of WA;Aboriginal heritage and Native Title.You will also work closely with other business units within the MinterEllison Perth office, and nationally, as the Environment & Planning team is regularly engaged to provide specialist advice on major projects and transactions.
What you need We welcome applications from people who:
collaborate to deliver innovative solutions and ensure the best outcome is achieved for the client;continually contribute to the growth and success of the firm;inspire others through their commitment to personal growth, innovation and the delivery of exceptional results.Our team MinterEllison has a market leading national Environment and Planning team, which forms an integral part of our Infrastructure, Construction and Property (ICP) group. Our ICP group have a significant footprint nationally and our capability breadth provides a full service offering across the entire lifecycle of a project from environment and planning approvals and procurement to real estate development and construction, through to operations and performance of assets and compliance matters.
Why MinterEllison We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
How to apply We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.
If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page which can be accessed via myME.
If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact ******.
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