Job Requisition ID: 36221
Incredible opportunity to make an impact that matters, working with some of Australia's largest multinational companies and most important transactions.
Deloitte Experience (DX) – flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you best.
World-class learning and leadership programs – to continually drive your career.
About the Team
Deloitte Legal is one component of the global Deloitte legal practice of more than 2,500 legal practitioners across 80 countries. Deloitte Legal provides a broad and growing portfolio of legal services as diverse as our clients, bringing together the brightest minds to solve the biggest challenges of our time. We work alongside our other Deloitte businesses in Australia and globally to deliver holistic business solutions to our clients and make an impact that matters.
We provide legal services in the areas of:
Climate, sustainability and environment
Employment
Digital, technology and intellectual property
Tax and stamp duty advisory and dispute resolution
Corporate advisory and reorganisations
Foreign investment advisory and applications
Trust law and M&A transactional services
The Opportunity
Our growth has led to an exciting opportunity for a lawyer to work within Deloitte Legal alongside our global, multidisciplinary Climate and Sustainability practice. We are looking for an energetic individual who is passionate about making a positive impact. You will work on a mix of advisory and transaction work across the key areas of climate, sustainability, energy, and environment.
This will include:
Climate change and carbon regulation
Environmental markets
Major project approvals and development
Biodiversity and natural capital
Water, waste and environmental compliance
You will be a member of Deloitte's global multidisciplinary Climate and Sustainability team and be primarily responsible for:
Advising on approvals and the development of major capital projects for the energy transition, with a particular focus on renewable and alternative energy projects
Advising on the regulation of, and participation in, environmental markets
Advising on the development of carbon and biodiversity projects
Advising on regulatory compliance and investigations in the areas of environment, climate and sustainability, including climate and sustainability reporting
Advising on the circular economy and ESG requirements, as well as ESG regulatory scanning and best practice
You are Someone Who:
Has two (2) to five (5) years PQE or equivalent gained within a reputable climate or environment practice
Has experience advising on one or more of the following:
The regulation of and participation in environmental markets
The development of carbon and biodiversity projects
Renewable and alternative energy
Major project approvals, development and compliance
Circular economy and ESG requirements
Thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment
Has strong time management and organisational skills
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
Has strong academic achievements
Is qualified as a legal practitioner within Australia
If you don't fit perfectly into the above descriptions but you would like an opportunity to discuss what you could bring to the role, you are welcome to apply or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Why Deloitte?
At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We're always learning, innovating, and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone's perspective and to cultivate inclusion, so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.
We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they're in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team, and personal commitments. We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including:
Retail discounts
Wellbeing leave
Paid volunteering days
Twelve flexible working options
Market-leading parental leave and return to work support package
Next Steps
Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we'd love to hear from you! By applying for this job, you'll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We've designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.
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