Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the
world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a
full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in
over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin
America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central
Asia.
Our Environment & Planning practice is recognised as one of the
leading teams in Australia and demand on our services has created
an opportunity for an Associate to join the Melbourne team working
primarily with market leading Partners Elisa
de Wit and Jacqueline
Plant.
With a stronger focus on the Environment side of the practice,
this is an opportunity to get involved in some really interesting
litigious and non-litigious environmental and climate law matters,
working across both the public and private sectors. You will be
engaged in a mix of transaction, advice and litigation work in the
areas of Climate Change, Carbon, major project approvals,
environmental licensing and compliance, Victorian Civil and
Administrative Tribunal Court proceedings, contaminated land and
waste management, water law, risk management and incident
response.
In addition, the role offers fantastic personal and career
development through our International Academy, an award-winning,
internationally-integrated career development programme that you
will follow throughout your working life at the firm. The
International Academy is designed to prepare you for each step in
your legal career and is complimented by the excellent practical
experience you'll gain through working with our supportive partners
who operate at the top of their field.
To be considered for this role you must have;
- A minimum of 2 years PQE gained within a reputable
Environment & Planning practice
- Strong time management & organisational skills with the
capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities
simultaneously
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including
strong commercial drafting skills
- Strong academic achievements
The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven
and focused individual with exceptional academic achievements. At
Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career
prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its
collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional
development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with
relevant experience.
Norton Rose
Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive
environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia
has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by
the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier
employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace
Equality Index. In 2025 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive
Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and
hybrid work options with us.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
candidates to apply.
To apply online click the 'Apply' button below. If
you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the
application portal is inaccessible to you, please don't hesitate to
contact Yvette Borradale via (03) 8686 6003 or
yvette.borradale@nortonrosefulbright.com for a confidential
discussion.
If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a
confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette
Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330
8578.
Please be aware in the course of routine work some
of our lawyers and teams can be exposed to details of trauma. The
firm has controls in place including educational and psychological
support. Our talent team can provide further
details.
