Senior Associate, Environment & Planning Law

Senior Associate – Environment, Planning and Aboriginal Heritage; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Utz in Perth is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Environment & Sustainable Development team. You will work across WA and Federal regulatory frameworks, focusing on environmental, planning and Aboriginal heritage laws, providing strategic advice to clients across mining, renewables, infrastructure and property developments.

As a senior member, you will partner with Lucy Shea, lead matters, mentor junior lawyers and collaborate with other practice groups within the firm, helping

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience as a Senior Associate with a broad background in environmental law.
• Strong skills in legislative interpretation, analytical thinking and advice drafting.
• Experience in supervising and developing junior lawyers.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with partners and cross-practice teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior matters and mentor junior lawyers.
• Advise clients on environmental and planning approvals.
• Represent clients in proceedings and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with other practice areas and national ESD team.

Skills

Environmental law

Planning law

Aboriginal heritage

Litigation

Client relationships

Job description

Clayton Utz in Perth is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Environment & Sustainable Development team. You will work across WA and Federal regulatory frameworks, focusing on environmental, planning and Aboriginal heritage laws, providing strategic advice to clients across mining, renewables, infrastructure and property developments.

As a senior member, you will partner with Lucy Shea, lead matters, mentor junior lawyers and collaborate with other practice groups within the firm, helping