Senior Specialist Lawyer, Climate Lead – Environmental Justice Australia – Carlton VIC

Are you a lawyer with a passion for environmental justice?

Environmental Justice Australia is looking for an experienced lawyer (seven-plus years) for a leadership role at a leading public interest legal organisation, to manage a team to deliver high-impact climate litigation and advocacy. If you are a lawyer with litigation experience, this is your unique opportunity to make an important difference in mitigating the climate crisis and helping achieve environmental justice for communities. You would supervise legal staff, lead the strategic direction of the program and develop and lead the delivery of the key elements of the program. Alongside sound legal skills, you would need a strong interest in and understanding of strategy and campaigning and the role of public interest law in environmental change.

  • The position is full time, but four days a week considered
  • Full time salary $135 000–$142 000, plus super and leave loading
  • The office is in Carlton, Victoria

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How to apply

Download the position description and send in a brief application comprising:

  • your resume
  • a statement of no more than three pages detailing why you want to work with Environmental Justice Australia and addressing the selection criteria in the position description; email your application to recruitment@envirojustice.org.au