Senior Associate, ESG & Human Rights Leader

Corrs Chambers Westgarth; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Bonus leave 5 weeks

Parental leave 26 weeks

Wellbeing program

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsible business approach

Learning and development

Job summary

Corrs Chambers Westgarth in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Responsible Business & ESG practice. You will lead on complex mandates across business and human rights, ESG governance and contentious ESG matters, while mentoring junior lawyers and driving growth of the practice.

Reporting to the Head of Responsible Business and ESG, you will collaborate with partners to deliver client solutions for Australian and multinational clients across multiple sectors, with opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ post-qualification experience, with some exposure to contentious ESG mandates welcome but not essential
• Experience at a leading Australian or international law firm
• Understanding of core business and human rights standards and ESG issues
• Ability to manage complex matters and client relationships with autonomy
• Experience supervising junior team members and contributing to their development
• Desire to keep pace with evolving ESG issues and firm response

Responsibilities

• Deliver client mandates across business and human rights, ESG governance and contentious ESG matters
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• Contribute to strategic growth of the ESG practice
• Engage with high‑profile clients and lead on matters
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams within the firm

Skills

PQE 4+ years

Leadership

ESG expertise

Client relationships

Contentious ESG experience

Job description

Corrs Chambers Westgarth in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Responsible Business & ESG practice. You will lead on complex mandates across business and human rights, ESG governance and contentious ESG matters, while mentoring junior lawyers and driving growth of the practice.

Reporting to the Head of Responsible Business and ESG, you will collaborate with partners to deliver client solutions for Australian and multinational clients across multiple sectors, with opportunities