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Job TitleAssociate - Environment & PlanningWork TypeFull TimeJob LocationMelbournePractice Group/DepartmentRoleAssociateDescriptionFast paced and dynamic team environmentGreat career development opportunitiesLeading Environment PracticeNorton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide theworld''s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with afull business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based inover 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, LatinAmerica, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.Our Environment & Planning practice is recognised as one of theleading teams in Australia and demand on our services has created anopportunity for an Associate to join the Melbourne team workingprimarily with market leading Partners Elisa deWit and Jacqueline Plant.With a stronger focus on the Environment side of the practice, thisis an opportunity to get involved in some really interesting litigiousand non-litigious environmental and climate law matters, workingacross both the public and private sectors. You will be engaged in amix of transaction, advice and litigation work in the areas of ClimateChange, Carbon, major project approvals, environmental licensing andcompliance, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Courtproceedings, contaminated land and waste management, water law, riskmanagement and incident response.In addition, the role offers fantastic personal and careerdevelopment through our International Academy, an award-winning,internationally-integrated career development programme that you willfollow throughout your working life at the firm. The InternationalAcademy is designed to prepare you for each step in your legal careerand is complimented by the excellent practical experience you''ll gainthrough working with our supportive partners who operate at the top oftheir field.To be considered for this role you must have;A minimum of 2 years PQE gained within a reputable Environment& Planning practiceStrong time management & organisational skills with thecapacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities simultaneouslyExcellent verbal and written communication skills including strongcommercial drafting skillsStrong academic achievementsThe successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven andfocused individual with exceptional academic achievements. At NortonRose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects andan excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture,passion for client service and professional development opportunities.Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has beenrecognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by theWorkplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tieremployer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian WorkplaceEquality Index. In 2023 we were re-accredited as a FamilyInclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discussflexible and hybrid work options with us.We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidatesto apply.To apply online click the ''Apply'' button below. If you requireany adjustments to the recruitment process or if the applicationportal is inaccessible to you, please don''t hesitate to contactYvette Borradale via (03) 8686 6003 or yvette.borradale@nortonrosefulbright.comfor a confidential discussion.If you are trans or gender diverse and would like aconfidential discussion before applying, please contact YvetteBorradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578. #J-18808-Ljbffr