Senior Associate, Environment, Planning & Communities (Perth)

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer invites you to join our Setting, Planning & Communities team in Perth as a Senior Associate. You will work closely with Partner Mel Debenham, a leading practitioner in environmental, climate change, planning, native title and heritage law. Responsibilities
- Full land access and approval services, including environmental impact assessments and approvals, and the development and delivery of major projects strategy.
- Cradle‑to‑grave advisory support on environmental laws, energy, resources and carbon regimes, Aboriginal cultural heritage, contaminated land and other regulation.
- Native title and First Nations engagement advisory support, including development and delivery of engagement and participation strategy, negotiation of agreements, statutory consultation requirements and compliance with relevant legislation.
- Pollution control and incident response, advice and representation in compliance and enforcement actions as well as third‑party appeal and challenges.
- Transactional support in various contexts, such as M&A;, project finance and procurement.
- Front‑end and contentious work, with direct exposure to client management and business development.
- Collaboration across practice groups and a national focus to foster career development. Qualifications
- Australian or New Zealand practising certificate, with demonstrated legal experience in land access and acquisition, setting and planning, regulatory approvals, native title and/or indigenous cultural heritage.
- Strong academic record, coupled with excellent legal skills and a practical mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to comprehend complex legal matters.
- Proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of a leading, supportive team.
- Capacity to work effectively within tight timeframes, both collaboratively and autonomously.
- Desire to learn, develop and maintain a market‑leading practice.
- Innovative mindset; curiosity about AI and emerging technologies. Benefits
- Exceptional learning opportunities on first‑in‑the‑market projects with ESG‑focused and energy‑transition clients.
- Structured development program with mentors, team collaboration and tailored learning opportunities.
- Focus on wellbeing, including mental‑health support and a holistic wellbeing fund. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rpuuj