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    Senior Associate - Perth, Australia - Clayton UTZ

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    Description

    The role

    We have an unrivalled opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate to join our Perth Environment & Sustainable Development (ESD) team.

    Working directly with partner Lucy Shea, this role involves a diverse variety of interesting and challenging work, advising public and private sector clients on a broad range of regulatory frameworks in the context of strategic approvals and regulatory advice, major projects and transactions, enforcement, litigation and dispute resolution. It is an exciting time to be working in ESD. The depth of expertise across our national ESD team and the nature of our clients, means we are working at the forefront of reform and innovation in this space, advising on projects and operations in the energy and resources, renewables, infrastructure, agribusiness and property development sectors (amongst others) on environmental, planning, Aboriginal heritage, native title and other regulatory frameworks. You will work extensively with other practice areas within Clayton Utz as part of project teams delivering exceptional legal services to our clients.

    Collegiality is a strong aspect of our team and we are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Senior Associate to provide strong and reliable senior support to the Partner and to help mentor and grow our highly capable and energetic lawyers. With Clayton Utz's strong emphasis on continuous learning and development, and Lucy's dedicated guidance and mentorship, the role offers a Senior Associate looking to take on a leadership role a great opportunity for personal development and growth of expertise into areas of interest for.

    Skills & Experience

    To be successful in this role, you will have:

    • At least 1-2 years' experience as a Senior Associate with a broad background in environmental law and ideally planning, Aboriginal cultural heritage, native title or related practice areas
    • Strong skills in legislative interpretation, analytical thinking and advice drafting, and attention to detail
    • Familiarity with State Administrative Tribunal or Supreme/Federal Court litigation
    • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; required for building client relationships and maintaining a positive team environment
    • Demonstrated capability to work autonomously as well as a team member
    • Experience in supervision and developing junior lawyers
    • A high degree of initiative, dedication and organisational ability with a strong client and commercial focus
    • A desire to develop and participate in business development initiatives, including seminars and publishing articles

    The Environment & Sustainable Development team

    Our Environment & Sustainable Development Group guides clients through the complex web of planning, environmental and broader regulatory laws. These laws are varied and complex in each State. While we specialise in each jurisdiction we are a national practice group with opportunity to work with our interstate colleagues.

    For further information, please visit our Environment and Planning showcase page on LinkedIn.

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    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

    Brooke Wheeler,

    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

    For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit 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.



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