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Job Title
Associate - Environment & Climate Change
Work Type
Full Time
Job Location
Melbourne
Practice Group/Department
N/A
Role
Associate
Description
Fast paced and dynamic team environment
Great career development opportunities
Leading Climate Change Practice
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 Climate Change practice 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 primarily with market
leading Partner Elisa de Wit.
With a strong focus on Climate Change and Environment, this is an
opportunity to get involved in some really interesting litigious and
non-litigious environmental and climate law matters, working across
both the public and private sectors. You will be engaged in a mix of
transaction, advice and litigation work in the areas of Climate
Change, Carbon, major project approvals, environmental licensing and
compliance, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Court
proceedings, contaminated land and waste management, water law, 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 2 years PQE gained within a reputable Environment
& Planning, Climate Change, Projects or Commercial practice
Knowledge of climate change and carbon legislation preferred but
not essential
Strong time management & organisational skills with the
capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong
commercial 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.