Senior Solicitor / Solicitor - Safe Climate - Gas - Darwin
Enviormental Defenders Office
- Fixed term 3 years
- Salary - SCHADS level 5-6 $88,400 - $102,450 + 10.5% super + 17.5% Leave Loading
About the Role:
We are recruiting for a Senior Solicitor / Solicitor to join the Safe Climate (Gas) Practice Team within our Systemic Change Program. The role may be based anywhere in Australia, but will focus on the proposed expansion of methane gas developments in the Northern Territory. This role is offered as a three-year contract.
The Senior Solicitor – Safe Climate (Gas) will engage with legal issues surrounding climate change and environmental protection in the Northern Territory. In this role you will think creatively about delivering systemic change in relation to fossil fuel developments and climate change.
The role’s focus is on the proposed expansion of gas developments in the Northern Territory.
About you:
You will have an unrestricted practising certificate, and strong PAE working as a lawyer with demonstrated litigation experience. This position represents an opportunity to engage with legal issues surrounding climate change and environmental protection in the Northern Territory, and offers a high level of autonomy. Lawyers who want a chance to think creatively about delivering systemic change in relation to fossil fuel developments and climate change are strongly encouraged to apply.
EDO is a diverse and inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Applications close Sunday 26 March 2023, applications should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.