Solicitor

Solicitor (2-4 years) - Native Title and Resources Projects

About the role

You will be responsible for varied challenging complex legal work which often sets the pace in the market. Working closely with Scott Singleton, you will perform primarily advisory, agreement-making and transactional work for a range of clients in the renewable energy, critical minerals, resources, government, infrastructure and telecommunications sectors, across Australia.

Primary practice areas include:

• Native title and First Nations engagement and advisory support, including engagement strategies, negotiations and agreement-making for native title and shared benefits agreements, consultation processes and regulatory compliance
• Cultural heritage agreement-making and consultation, approvals and regulatory compliance
• Negotiating land access and co-existence arrangements between proponents and landholders for energy and resources projects
• State agreements, joint ventures and regulatory issues for resources developments
• Mining and petroleum tenement transactions
• Advice and agreements for mine and gas field development
• Court representation of parties to native title claims and native title compensation claims, and parties to land access disputes

You will have

• strong experience in native title and cultural heritage matters, and enthusiasm to further pursue a career in that space
• regulatory experience with any or all of the Australian mining and petroleum regimes
• excellent analytical, communication and research skills and advanced experience of drafting documents
• strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability
• demonstrated commitment to effective teamwork
• enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities
• at least 2-4 years post-admission experience

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. 

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. 

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do.  We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

Next Steps

Please click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Britt Evans,

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. 

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email