The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a senior lawyer, Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Project Approvals team.
Our Project Approvals team is the heart of our Resources and Renewables practice, and our firm’s Native Title practice. The team advises on all aspects of project development and compliance – including ESG related issues, tenement and regulatory issues, native title and cultural heritage, land access, environmental issues, offsets, land rehabilitation, carbon emissions management and access to water.
The Project Approvals team advises clients from a range of industries – mining, gas, energy, renewables, carbon, development, and infrastructure. The team’s clients include international miners, junior explorers, players in the carbon industry, government departments, local councils, GOCs, and developers.
More than most, the team champions a ‘hands on’ approach, where you can take ownership of matters and clients with the close support of the partners. With ample client-facing opportunities and direct access to partners, the role will accelerate your career path.
As a valued member of the team, you will be encouraged to be part of the group’s culture, from taking part in the firm’s seasonal functions to celebrating our successes. Learning and development is a key benefit of this role, and you will be directly trained and supervised by the partners in the team. You will also have access to the firm’s full suite of formal training options, which include mentoring, CLEs from all practice groups, and external training seminars paid for by the firm.
Experience
We will consider candidates with anywhere from 4 years’ post admission experience, to someone at the Senior Associate/Special Counsel level. Ideally, you will have experience in one or more of the following – tenements and regulatory issues, land access, environmental issues, native title and cultural heritage, carbon, water, or stakeholder management.
Most importantly, you will have the desire to work closely with our tight-knit team, and the enthusiasm to play a part in the continued growth our practice.
Join one of Queensland’s largest Resources and Renewables teams.
With over 350 staff across offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Newcastle, McCullough Robertson is a big firm without the attitude.
We work on big matters but work in small teams, giving each of our employee’s hands-on experience and the ability to develop their own interests and areas of expertise. Our goal is for each and every one of our employees to build a rewarding career which is full of opportunities, satisfying relationships and a sense of achievement.
Benefits
We encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity of working in a supportive environment, while having fun and achieving results.
We offer the following benefits for our employees:
- Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
- Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
- Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well coaching and leadership support;
- Charity leave and a robust community partnership program;
- Opportunity for flexible work arrangements; and
- Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button, and submit your application on-line. Alternatively please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8462 for a confidential discussion.
We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
