Solicitor

Brisbane - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Solicitor (2-4 years) - Native Title and Resources Projects

About the role

You will be responsible for varied challenging complex legal work which often sets the pace in the market. Working closely with Scott Singleton you will perform primarily advisory agreement-making and transactional work for a range of clients in the renewable energy critical minerals resources government infrastructure and telecommunications sectors across Australia.

Primary practice areas include:

Native title and First Nations engagement and advisory support including engagement strategies negotiations and agreement-making for native title and shared benefits agreements consultation processes and regulatory compliance
Cultural heritage agreement-making and consultation approvals and regulatory compliance
Negotiating land access and co-existence arrangements between proponents and landholders for energy and resources projects
State agreements joint ventures and regulatory issues for resources developments
Mining and petroleum tenement transactions
Advice and agreements for mine and gas field development
Court representation of parties to native title claims and native title compensation claims and parties to land access disputes

You will have

strong experience in native title and cultural heritage matters and enthusiasm to further pursue a career in that space
regulatory experience with any or all of the Australian mining and petroleum regimes
excellent analytical communication and research skills and advanced experience of drafting documents
strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability
demonstrated commitment to effective teamwork
enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities
at least 2-4 years post-admission experience

Who are we

A firm born in Asia underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Why work with us

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected valued and supported both personally and professionally and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.

We live by our Principles and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community youll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives benefits policies and processes to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM well provide you with the platform to Learn Master Lead.

Next Steps

Please click Apply Now to apply online with your cover letter summarising why youre applying and your resume to support your experience.

If you have any questions or need any further information please dont hesitate to reach out to Britt Evans .

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome value support and harness the positive benefits that peoples different life experiences bring especially as they relate to gender sexual identity culture faith disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role but have a passion for delivering high quality work developing your skills and realising your full potential then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email .

Solicitor (2-4 years) - Native Title and Resources ProjectsAbout the roleYou will be responsible for varied challenging complex legal work which often sets the pace in the market. Working closely with Scott Singleton you will perform primarily advisory agreement-making and transactional work for a r...