Lawyer - Environment & Sustainable Development at Clayton Utz

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environment Law, Planning Law, Sustainability, Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Drafting Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Client Service, Collaboration, Proactive Mindset, Attention to Detail, Advisory, Transactional, Policy Advice, Incident Management

Industry

Law Practice

Description

The Role Our Band-1 Environment & Sustainable Development (ESD) practice has a rewarding opportunity for a talented junior lawyer to join the team based in Sydney. Working closely with industry leading partner Nick Thomas and other senior practitioners, you will join a high-performing and well respected team with a shared passion for environment, planning and sustainability. This role will see you working on a diverse range of matters spanning strategic and policy advice, major projects and transactions, litigation and dispute resolution. Under the mentorship and guidance of senior practitioners across the team, you will have the opportunity to work with a strong degree of autonomy and develop your technical and client skills. You will act for clients who include Federal, State and local government agencies, as well as ASX100 listed and multinational corporations. Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will have a positive attitude and commitment to learning, growing and delivering outstanding service to clients. You will also have: 2 - 4 years PQE gained within a commercial law firm; Excellent academic results; Well-rounded experience in a reputable environment and planning practice, with exposure to transactional, advisory and litigious matters; Well-developed drafting skills with demonstrated attention to detail; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; A collaborative, proactive mindset and the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, counsel, junior lawyers and other parties. The Environment & Sustainable Development Team Our ESD team is rated as one of only 2 tier-1 teams in Australia, and has been recognised as the leading team in Australia. We specialise in all areas of environment and planning law, as well as ESG, climate change, sustainability, water, energy, resources and regulated industry laws, as well as project-based land acquisition and access. We're also very active in emerging areas of law and policy, such as the delivery of nature positive outcomes. Our diverse work covers large scale development and infrastructure projects, major transactions, operational compliance, strategic and policy advice, incident management, litigation and inquiries . Clayton Utz's full service and truly national offering means we work closely with others throughout our firm, so our clients have access to the best legal advice wherever they are. Our clients are domestic and internationally based, and they operate in a wide range of sectors, including government, resources, energy, water, infrastructure, urban development, construction, manufacturing, transport and logistics, waste management, health services, education and agribusiness. For further information, please visit our Environment & Sustainable Development showcase page on LinkedIn. How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role. Consultant Contact Details Nicole St John, (02) 9353 4928 Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com. For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here. Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee. As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way. As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish. We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking. Are you up for the challenge? We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential. Learn more Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz. Learn more The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors. Learn more

Responsibilities

The role involves working on a diverse range of matters related to environment, planning, and sustainability, including strategic advice, major projects, and litigation. You will collaborate with senior practitioners and have the opportunity to develop your technical and client skills.