Achieving success through the diversity of our people
We welcome applications from all talented professionals and will consider each applicant on their individual merits. Browse through our current opportunities to find your place at Norton Rose Fulbright and apply online.
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 an Associate
to join the Melbourne team, working with partners Elisa de Wit,
Tamara Brezzi, Jacqueline Plant and Nick Sutton.
This is an opportunity to get involved in
some really interesting litigious and non-litigious environment and
planning law matters, working across the public and private sectors.
You will be engaged in a mix of transaction, advice and litigation
work in the areas of major project approvals, environmental
licensing and compliance, Victorian Civil and Administrative
Tribunal Court proceedings, contaminated land and waste management,
water law, carbon and climate change, risk management and incident
response. In addition, the role offers fantastic personal and career
development through our International Academy, an award-winning,
internationally-integrated career development programme that you
will follow throughout your working life at the firm. The
International Academy is designed to prepare you for each step in
your legal career and is complimented by the excellent practical
experience you'll gain through working with our supportive partners
who operate at the top of their field.
To be considered for this role you
must have;
Requirements
A minimum of 3 years PQE ideally gained
within a reputable Environment & Planning practice
Knowledge of climate change and carbon legislation would be ideal
Experience and expertise with planning
litigation, advice and project management
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 with exceptional academic achievements. 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.
The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and
friendly individual. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded
with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment.
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.