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Ward Keller is a long standing Northern Territory law firm with a reputation of providing quality legal advice.
We are seeking senior experienced, enthusiastic and capable lawyers in the following areas:
Senior lawyer – mining and petroleum
The ideal candidate would:
- have a good knowledge of mining and petroleum law in the Territory or other Australian jurisdiction and be experienced in advising on mining and petroleum issues; and
- understand and have experience in working with the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth) and the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act 1989 (NT).
Senior lawyer – Dispute Resolution
The ideal candidate would have extensive litigation experience, including knowledge of:
- personal injuries and workers’ compensation litigation,
- employment law and
- general litigation experience.
Senior lawyer – commercial, default and possessions and estates litigation
The ideal candidate would have practical experience in:
- default and possessions work,
- contested estates,
- trusts and estate planning,
- sound property and commercial law experience.
A successful candidate for any of these roles should have at least 5 or more years post admission experience and:
- have the ability to work as part of a team and achieve benchmarks and targets,
- have strong organisational and time management skills,
- have strong analytical skills,
- have experience in representing corporate and non-corporate clients,
- have excellent English language skills,
- be disciplined in personal management practices, have a strong sense of initiative, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to interact with a wide range of clients.
Ideally the candidate would have a strong relationship with the Territory or be serious about a commitment to the Territory.
These are permanent positions with salaries commensurate with experience. You will be working in a well resourced, friendly environment with career opportunities.
If you wish to discuss the role prior to making an application, please contact Teresa Hall on 08 8946 2***. General information about Ward Keller can be found at www.wardkeller.com.au. Please email your application including resume to **********@wardkeller.com.au
