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Ashurst Risk Advisory was created to respond to client demand and is designed to provide risk expertise that complements Ashurst's core legal services. We provide the opportunity to work with an expertise-led team that has been consistently growing since its inception, and is dedicated to collaboration, diversity, transparency and innovation. Our vision is to create a unique culture in the consulting market based around a flat, collaborative structure that offers everyone the opportunity to work closely with Directors, Partners and clients on engagements. This means you have on the job training with your leaders, direct involvement with business development, clear recognition for your performance, and greater career opportunities.

As a result of exponential growth, we are looking to hire a Specialist (equivalent to a Consultant/Senior Consultant in Big4 consulting) to join our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) team in any of Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane.

As a Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering strategic ESG and risk solutions, as well as providing effective communication to clients, maintaining key Ashurst and client relationships, and contributing to the growth and development of the Risk Advisory practice and ESG team in Australia.

Your work will include advising clients on the development and implementation of strategic planning and ESG risk frameworks, the assessment of risk programs, reviewing sustainability-related governance frameworks and the design and implementation of compliance programs. Previous experience in projects, social performance, energy transition, sustainability risk mitigation, native title, Aboriginal cultural heritage or land access approvals is highly desirable.

Please review the job description attached to the role on our careers page for more detail on the role and what we can offer you - http://careers.ashurst.com/

• You have 2-5 years of specialised ESG/sustainability experience, ideally within a respected consulting or private practice legal environment, and are comfortable with the common tools, frameworks and standards in this space.
• Previous experience in projects, social performance, energy transition, sustainability risk mitigation, native title, Aboriginal cultural heritage or land access approvals is highly desirable.
• You're a self-starter who is keen to work in a fast-paced environment that is always evolving and requires you to be proactive, confident and humble.
• You have proven experience delivering high quality work for clients and stakeholders in line with expectations and deadlines, including sustainability programs and projects, such as environmental and climate change strategy or Traditional Owner engagement.
• You have exceptional written and verbal communication with a focus on attention to detail. You will have experience writing a range of business documents including reports, letters and proposals.
• You're excited to work in a team that allows you to take on more responsibility and pro-actively get involved in a range of work, including client interaction and business development.

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. For more information or if you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact: globalresourcing@ashurst.com for a confidential conversation. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
• Industries: Legal Services

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