Climate and Environment Lawyer

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLitigation Full time $120,000 - $180,000

As a seasoned professional in the field of climate and environment law, you will specialise in a challenging role where you will be responsible for driving strategy and maximising impact for clients.

About the Role:
  • Working in our Land Rights, Disputes and Advisory practice, you will focus on climate & environment work.
  • You will have significant litigation experience and have practised in areas of climate and/or environment litigation and have a natural interest in climate change, environmental protection and related laws and campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Using your deep knowledge of climate and environment litigation, and environment sector policy/campaign work to identify key opportunities for our organisation to make a positive impact and enforce rights for those suffering the effects of climate change and environmental degradation.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of developments in the environment and climate space to drive strategy for future work, ensuring maximum impact for clients and environmental outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

  • Previous practising experience in climate and environment law, and related legal work;
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues to build the practice;
  • Outstanding communication & interpersonal skills;
  • Exceptional case analysis and development skills to identify strong claims and viable novel claims and deliver outcomes for clients;
  • An interest and experience in undertaking advocacy including media comment in relation to legal issues;
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment.

Benefits:

  • Recognition and reward for high performance;
  • Outstanding employee benefits including flexible working arrangements;
  • Extra-long service leave;
  • Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities;
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.

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