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Job Description
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.
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 .
Employment Type
Full-Time
