Senior Associate - Environment & Sustainable Development page is loaded Senior Associate - Environment & Sustainable Development Apply locations Perth time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR-101270 The role We have an unrivalled opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate to join our Perth Environment & Sustainable Development (ESD) team.
Working directly with partner Lucy Shea , this role involves a diverse variety of interesting and challenging work, advising public and private sector clients on a broad range of regulatory frameworks in the context of strategic approvals and regulatory advice, major projects and transactions, enforcement, litigation and dispute resolution. It is an exciting time to be working in ESD. The depth of expertise across our national ESD team and the nature of our clients, means we are working at the forefront of reform and innovation in this space, advising on projects and operations in the energy and resources, renewables, infrastructure, agribusiness and property development sectors (amongst others) on environmental, planning, Aboriginal heritage, native title and other regulatory frameworks. You will work extensively with other practice areas within Clayton Utz as part of project teams delivering exceptional legal services to our clients.
Collegiality is a strong aspect of our team and we are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Senior Associate to provide strong and reliable senior support to the Partner and to help mentor and grow our highly capable and energetic lawyers. With Clayton Utz's strong emphasis on continuous learning and development, and Lucy's dedicated guidance and mentorship, the role offers a Senior Associate looking to take on a leadership role a great opportunity for personal development and growth of expertise into areas of interest for.
Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will have:
At least 1-2 years' experience as a Senior Associate with a broad background in environmental law and ideally planning, Aboriginal cultural heritage, native title or related practice areasStrong skills in legislative interpretation, analytical thinking and advice drafting, and attention to detailFamiliarity with State Administrative Tribunal or Supreme/Federal Court litigationHighly developed interpersonal and communication skills; required for building client relationships and maintaining a positive team environmentDemonstrated capability to work autonomously as well as a team memberExperience in supervision and developing junior lawyersA high degree of initiative, dedication and organisational ability with a strong client and commercial focusA desire to develop and participate in business development initiatives, including seminars and publishing articles
The Environment & Sustainable Development team Our Environment & Sustainable Development Group guides clients through the complex web of planning, environmental and broader regulatory laws. These laws are varied and complex in each State. While we specialise in each jurisdiction we are a national practice group with opportunity to work with our interstate colleagues.
For further information, please visit our Environment and Planning showcase page on LinkedIn.
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How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.
Consultant Contact Details
Brooke Wheeler, (08) 9426 8046Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to ****** .
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About UsAs Australia's leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way.
As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you'll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish.
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