Senior Associate | Compulsory Acquisition/Property & Environment Litigation

Senior Associate | Compulsory Acquisition/Property & Environment Litigation

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Our Land Rights, Disputes and Advisory practice is now seeking a Senior Associate (6+ PAE) (with some flexibility as to level) with expertise in compulsory acquisition, property or planning & environment and a strong drive to lead practice growth. Ideally you will have 6+ years post admission experience and have practiced extensively in the area of compulsory acquisition and planning/property as well as having significant litigation experience. You may have experience in other aligned areas of practice. You will have experience in supervision of a team and driving business development activities. Our compulsory acquisition team represents claimants around the country but currently has its strongest presence in Victoria. Our team has acted in a range of compulsory acquisition matters, including novel test-case claims. We are recognised as specialists and leaders in the claimant-work space. In addition to the compulsory acquisition work of the team, the practice undertakes a wide variety of work in both dispute and advisory work, including to NFPs and in the field of environmental claims. Existing work includes an environmental class action investigation and work for a significant Indigenous corporation on native title claims amongst other interesting matters. You may bring expertise or experience in these areas, and may have opportunities to contribute to work in these areas of the practice. Work in a team with excellent employment benefits, a supportive team environment, and the intrinsic rewards of important claimant-focused work. This unique opportunity is now available as a permanent full-time position. Duties and responsibilities will include: Supervision of lawyers and support staff conducting a compulsory acquisition practice; Contribute to skills development within the team, including leading CPDs and training; Collaborate with other parts of the Land Rights, Disputes & Advisory practice to support work and client acquisition in those areas. Maintain and build new client relationships for the practice and drive business development activities to expand the practice; Management of a file load; Developing and maintaining relationships with clients to hold their trust throughout their matters; Developing and maintaining relationships with expert witnesses critical to our client’s claims such as valuers, town planners and forensic accountants; Negotiating with Acquiring Authorities to progress and resolve matters; Conducting litigation in appropriate matters; Provide clear, practical and concise legal and commercial advice; and Providing exceptional service to clients. What will you bring?

Working within a collaborative and highly regarded team, you will be a committed and enthusiastic individual who possesses the following: Significant practising experience in compulsory acquisition, property or planning & environment including litigation; Excellent case analysis and practice management skills; Excitement, skills and motivation to collaborate with colleagues to learn and build the practice and the proven capacity to drive business development; A positive and creative mindset in relation to business and practice development; Exceptional skills in delivering advice to clients, both written and verbal; Exceptional negotiation skills and an ability to communicate effectively and compassionately; Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment; Ability to exercise judgement & resolve problems expeditiously & satisfactorily. Unlock job insights

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Slater + Gordon Lawyers are a leading plaintiff personal injury and class actions law firm. Every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people. We are a National Law Firm with offices across the country. To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage. Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.

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