Solicitor at King and Wood Mallesons

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Native Title, Cultural Heritage, Regulatory Compliance, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Research Skills, Document Drafting, Client Service, Relationship Management, Teamwork, Business Development

Industry

Law Practice

Description

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, britt.evans@au.kwm.com. 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 careers@kwm.com. We are King & Wood Mallesons. The top tier international law firm, from Asia, for the world. A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. With almost 3,000 lawyers in 25 global locations, we draw from our Western and Eastern perspectives to deliver incisive counsel. We are focused on our clients and our people and organisations with distinctive ambitions and challenges. Understanding our client’s and our people’s ambitions and their lived experiences matters to us, so we can create a workplace where our people are proud to work and grow. Learn from expert colleagues and clients who are leaders in their field, at the cutting edge of the law. Enhance your leadership capabilities by growing, innovating and helping others do the same. Be part of a firm that strives for mastery in everything we do. If you’re looking for a great place to work where you can realise your full potential, you’ll find a place at KWM.

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Responsibilities

You will perform primarily advisory, agreement-making, and transactional work for clients in various sectors including renewable energy and resources. Responsibilities include native title engagement, cultural heritage consultation, and court representation for native title claims.