• Lawyer (Associate+ level) Climate Risk position 3-7 PAE
• Work Type: Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 1.0FTE
• Location: Hybrid - WFH and from the Equity Generation Lawyers office in Sydney
• Salary: $100,000 - $125,000+ p.a. (excl. super) depending on experience

ABOUT US

Equity Generation Lawyers (EGL) is a young and fast-growing practice of experienced lawyers with expertise in climate risk and a flair for innovative, strategic legal action. We have developed a unique and powerful legal practice that is shaping litigation in Australia for important issues like climate change.

We have a dynamic and nimble organisational culture and we’re serious about supporting our people to thrive.

We believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives will help us to be stronger. We encourage First Nations Australians, people of colour, people within the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with a disability to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A unique opportunity has arisen for a litigation lawyer (3-7 PAE) to work on litigation matters and advisory work for climate and related risk, largely in the corporate and finance realm.

An interest in climate change and its interaction with corporations law, trustee law and government processes is essential. This role is suited to litigators who have experience in Federal and/or Supreme Courts. Experience in corporations law, superannuation law, insurance, banking, consumer law, class actions, and dispute resolution is most valuable. Knowledge of climate-related policy and legal developments is essential.

ABOUT YOU

You have a problem solving mindset and an ability to think both logically and strategically. You are a solutions-focussed lawyer who enjoys problem solving across a range of legal frameworks.

You are willing to learn about a complicated, fast-moving area and apply reasoning skills to challenging legal and factual scenarios. You are seeking high-quality and technical legal work (beyond what may typically be available for your level of experience) in a professional environment that seeks to surpass the standards of the best corporate and plaintiff firms in Australia. Excellent communication and relationship skills are required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working on a variety of complex EGL matters and effectively representing EGL and its clients in providing sound legal advice, particularly in public interest litigation areas of finance, superannuation, tort, administrative law, corporate law and representative proceedings.
• Assisting in the preparation of communications.
• Guiding more junior lawyers and paralegals as appropriate.
• Providing a high standard of client service and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Handling sensitive information and maintaining files appropriately.
• Working collaboratively as part of a specialist team in a multidisciplinary environment by promoting consistency, rigour and knowledge transfer.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

Necessary Qualifications:

• Completed tertiary legal qualification, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent (as is required for practice).
• Admission to the Supreme Court of New South Wales or equivalent Court in another state or territory (and valid NSW practising certificate).

Experience Guide:

• Minimum of 3 years of post-admission litigation experience and substantial experience in complex litigation advisory or litigation experience in corporate law, trustee law, environmental law and government law.
• Good understanding of civil procedure.
• An understanding of advanced economic and risk management concepts.
• Experience dealing with experts, witnesses, evidence and barristers.
• Experience efficiently navigating the dispute resolution process
• Ability to read and understand financial statements.
• A roll-your-sleeves-up attitude to drive the litigation process.

Skills:

• Ability to prepare written material that is technically correct, well-structured and easy to follow by the intended audience.
• Ability to initiate, build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Good negotiating and influencing skills to resolve conflicts and achieve outcomes
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Good communication and relationship management skills, including interpersonal, negotiation, advocacy, facilitation skills and public presentation skills.
• Good interpretive, analytical and conceptual skills and demonstrated commitment to ethics, probity and transparency in decision-making.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Good knowledge of relevant legal matters and legislation.
• Ability to thrive in a busy team environment.
• Ability to be alert to risks and mitigate when identified.
• Ability to participate in media.

HOW EQUITY GENERATION LAWYERS SUPPORTS ITS STAFF

Equity Generation Lawyers is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. We have the following in place to help us achieve that:

• Birthday leave (if it’s your birthday, you get that day off)
• Commitment to supporting your professional development
• Coaching and management support with regular 1:1 meetings
• Flexible work policies
• Extended leave over Christmas and the New Year

APPLY

If you’re interested, please apply as soon as possible as we will interview for this position on a rolling basis. There is no closing date for this reason; the role will remain open until it is filled.

Click the "Apply Now" button to apply and send through your updated CV and a brief, tailored cover letter addressing the required qualifications and experience mentioned above.

If you require reasonable adjustments or support filling out this application, or if you have queries about this position, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Lawyer (3-7 PAE) - Climate Risk enquiry via EthicalJobs.

No agency resumes please.