Ashurst Reach Legal Consultant – Environment

Ashurst Reach Legal Consultant – Environment & Planning Lawyer - Melbourne Join to apply for the Ashurst Reach Legal Consultant – Environment & Planning Lawyer - Melbourne role at Ashurst This is an opportunity to join an organisation in the water supply sector Build your portfolio legal career with this well-known business About You: You are an experienced environment and planning lawyer You have experience in administrative law, civil procedure, commercial law, property law, water law and litigation, which would be beneficial You have experience providing advice in response to statutory referrals for planning permit applications and a variety of planning and environment issues You have experience being involved in VCAT cases and are comfortable attending VCAT and Court to assist external legal advisors and counsel, if required You have the ability to work with management and staff to identify, limit, advise on and manage legal risks You have the ability to deal with difficult or abstract technical issues, changing priorities and situations requiring solution by use of judgement You are experienced in drafting and reviewing legal documentation, including management of legal precedents You have the ability to effectively manage and co‑coordinate external legal and other professional advisors, as required You have strong technical legal influencing and negotiation skills You have strong legal case management and problem‑solving skills You are confident and a clear communicator You have the ability to hit the ground running and work closely with a fast‑paced team You have the ability to work autonomously and prioritise You have a minimum of 6 years' experience You have the ability to understand and adapt to the needs of the business You have a current practising certificate You have the right to live and work in Australia Ashurst Reach: Ashurst Reach is Ashurst's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm's clients and Practice Groups within the firm with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals. We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers and paralegals, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal client demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with specialised projects. We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues. Ashurst Reach is an integral part of the firm's NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance. Our focus is solving our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery. Ashurst Reach offers our alumni, clients and other top‑tier lawyers and paralegals the flexibility to choose how they work. Together we realise your professional goals in a flexible and supportive environment, providing you with career ownership and rewarding opportunities both in‑house and within the firm. We work with a pool of talented, Reach Legal Consultants, across a broad range of specialties. We strive to engage with legal consultants who are technically‑savvy and commercially‑focused while also being creative and adaptable, thriving in new environments. There are several benefits of working as a consultant with Ashurst Reach: Flexible career options - Receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle. Personalised service - Collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals. Top‑tier support - Have the backing of a truly global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture. What to do now: If you have the skills and experience for this role please apply and we will be in touch to discuss your application. If you want to find out more about this role or working with Ashurst Reach generally, please email Adam Saunders, our Talent Solutions Advisor, at Due to the volume of applications received, we will only respond to successful applicants. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal Industries Legal Services #J-18808-Ljbffr