Native Title Lawyer

Rare opportunity to put your Native Title skills to use in private practice with an interesting combination of front and back end work.

Your New Firm
Our client is a highly respected national firm who have been recognised as one of the most innovative and contemporary law firms in Brisbane and across its national offices. Your new firm has built a reputation on providing quality legal advice to both Australian and international corporate clients.

This firm is known as a great place to work, with an open, caring and supportive culture, where valued relationships are at the core of who they are.
Your New Role
You can expect to represent respondent parties in a majority of the native tile claims in Queensland and NSW and regularly provide advice to local governments and government corporations, developers, pastoral holders and other public and private entities on the Native Title and Aboriginal cultural heritage implications of government and private infrastructure projects.
The team undertakes a wide range of work and as a lawyer in the team you can expect to gain exposure to a broad variety of work, including:

• Advising clients on legislative requirements and compliance options relating to Native Title and cultural heritage;
• Appearing in Federal Court convened mediations and case management hearings;
• Undertaking due diligence and assessment advice; and
• Assisting with negotiations relating to indigenous land use agreements and cultural heritage agreements.

Culture & Benefits
Some of the benefits on offer include:

• A firm where partners and employees enjoy work life balance and professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices;
• Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations, and social activities both inside and outside of the office.

Your Skills Profile

• 1 - 4 years PAE;
• An understanding of Native Title and cultural heritage legislation;
• Be comfortable working closely with clients and Traditional Owners;
• Be interested in solving novel legal issues;
• Capable of juggling multiple matters and prioritising effectively;
• Have the ability or desire to run with matters with the assistance of a partner, as required;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Self-driven and able to meet deadlines;
• Willingness to undertake pro-bono work, as required;
• Enjoy working in a team environment; and
• Travel, when necessary, for meetings or on-country court appearances.

Whilst experience in Native Title law would be beneficial, we are also interested to hear from those with a genuine passion to practice in this area.
To be considered for this position, click “Apply” to submit your details or call Alex or Sophie on 07 3210 0992 for a strictly confidential discussion quoting reference number 1139123.
To find out more about us, visit www.alexcorreaexecutive.com.au
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