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Special Counsel/Senior Associate - Environment & Planning
Work Type
Full Time
Job Location
Sydney
Practice Group/Department
Role
Senior Associate
Description
Fast paced and dynamic team environment
Great career development opportunities
Leading international law firm
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
group is recognised as one of the leading teams in Australia and
demand on our services has created an opportunity for a Special
Counsel or Senior Associate to join the Sydney team, working with
partners Elizabeth Wild,Anneliese Korberand Nicholas Brunton.
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 on planning and environmental law
issues. These include planning approvals and appeals, major project
approvals, contaminated land and waste management, planning
agreements, land acquisition, climate change and environmental
compliance. To be considered for this role you will ideally have;
A minimum of 5 years PQE gained within a reputable Environment
& Planning practice
Experience in the conduct of Land and Environment Court proceedings
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 where all employees can bring their whole
selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the
communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of
opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their
local and global communities including through pro bono legal
work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the 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 silver
employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace
Equality Index.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
to apply.
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. It is
the policy of NRFA Group to provide workplace adjustments for
qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or
applicants for employment. If you need assistance or adjustments
to fully participate in the application/interview process, please
contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003.
If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a
confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette
Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578.