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

Are you a lawyer with a passion for environmental justice? Environmental Justice Australia is looking for an experienced lawyer (seven-plus years) with litigation experience to manage a team to deliver high-impact climate litigation and advocacy. This is your unique opportunity to make an important difference in mitigating the climate crises 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, the role requires a strong interest in and understanding of strategy and campaigning and the role of public interest law in environmental change. You are welcome to apply for both the Senior Specialist Lawyer, Climate Lead role and the Special Counsel, Climate role in a single application, noting in your cover email that you are applying for both.

How to apply

Submit a brief application comprising:

  • your resume
  • a statement of no more than two 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