Special Counsel, QLD – Environmental Defenders Office – Meanjin/Brisbane

Environmental Defenders Office seeks an experienced litigator to work with clients to protect our climate, communities and shared environment by providing access to justice, running ground-breaking litigation, and leading law reform advocacy. The Special Counsel will engage with legal issues surrounding climate change, biodiversity and environmental protection in Queensland. In this role you will think creatively about delivering systemic change, chiefly in relation to fossil fuel developments and climate change but also regarding biodiversity issues such as deforestation. The role will primarily involve leading litigation and related advice with junior staff. It will also include non-litigious advice work and engaging in policy and law reform.

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