Environment Law Specialist

14 hours ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time
Senior Associate, Environment, Planning and Communities Law

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate to join our esteemed Environment, Planning & Communities team within the Projects, Energy, and Infrastructure practice in Brisbane.

As a pivotal member of the team, you will provide comprehensive advice on major infrastructure projects, environmental compliance, regulatory issues, and planning and environment litigation. You will work closely with government and private sector clients across jurisdictions, focusing on the energy transition sector and the development of infrastructure projects, including transport, water, renewables, mining, gas, waste and resources management.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Advising government and private sector clients on major infrastructure projects, including environmental assessment, compliance and delivery.
  • Managing environmental incident responses and advising on regulatory development.
  • Handling environment and planning litigation matters, providing expert guidance on complex legal disputes.
  • Supporting clients on environmental aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, offering strategic advice on risk management and compliance.

You will have direct exposure and support to build your client management and business development skills, working within a highly collaborative and growing team that operates across practice groups with a national focus.

We offer exceptional learning opportunities, working on 'first in the market' projects and with clients who are at the forefront of ESG and energy transition. Our team is committed to fostering your career development, and you will benefit from a competitive salary package estimated to be around AU$150,000 per annum, plus benefits such as 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic well-being fund, and home office allowance.

To succeed in this role, you will need demonstrable post-admission experience in environment and planning law, a strong track record of advising on major infrastructure projects, environmental compliance, and regulatory issues, and experience in litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in the context of planning and environment matters.

We value diversity, inclusivity, and respect for all individuals and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and able to perform at their best. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities.


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