Environmental Law Specialist

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Norton Rose Fulbright Full time

Job Description

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Norton Rose Fulbright is a leading international law firm providing a full business law service to the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions. Our Environment & Planning practice group is recognised as one of the leading teams in Australia, offering a unique opportunity for an Associate to join our Melbourne team.

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We are seeking a highly skilled Environmental Law Specialist to work with our experienced partners on a mix of transactional, advisory, and litigation matters. You will be involved in major project approvals, environmental licensing, and compliance, as well as Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Court proceedings, contaminated land and waste management, water law, risk management, and incident response.

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The successful candidate will have:

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  • A minimum of years PQE ideally gained within a reputable Environment & Planning practice">
  • 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">
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The ideal candidate will 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.

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Our team offers a dynamic and supportive environment, with opportunities for growth and development. We encourage flexible and hybrid work options and are committed to diversity and inclusion.

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Salary: The estimated annual salary for this role is $AUD180,000 - $250,000, depending on experience.

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Benefits:

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  • Genuine career prospects and opportunities for growth and development">
  • An excellent team environment with a collaborative culture and passion for client service">
  • Flexible and hybrid work options">
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives">
  • A competitive salary range of $AUD180,000 - $250,000 per annum">
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About Us

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Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice with more than lawyers based in over offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

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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) and a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

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We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this role.



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