Boutique Sydney CBD practice

Chalk & Behrendt is a profit-for-purpose, specialist legal practice with an unparalleled reputation in acting for Indigenous Australians and their organisations in areas that include land rights, native title, cultural heritage, agreement-making, environmental and planning law, clean energy, administrative law, business formation, governance and compliance, policy development, conflict management and dispute resolution. We also act for non-Indigenous clients, particularly where there is an alignment with our vision and values. We are an incorporated practice currently employing around 20 people, with a board of 5 practising directors.

The Chalk & Behrendt workplace is harmonious and collegiate, the relationships with our clients rewarding, and the friendships between current and former staff are strong. As a values-based organisation, we are passionate about offering a work environment which supports the needs and aspirations of our people as well as our clients. A number of our people have engaged successfully with the hybrid working model.

Recent and planned developments have resulted in an exciting opportunity for a lawyer (2-3 years PQE) to join the practice. The role will have a primary focus on commercial, property, agreement-making and clean energy work but is also likely to be involved in Aboriginal land rights and native title claims work.

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience, with the majority of that experience in corporate/commercial and/or property work
• experience in native title claims and agreement-making and/or clean energy transactions (an advantage, but not essential)

• excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels and with diverse backgrounds

• a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

Candidates with experience working in community and/or who share the firm’s values will be highly regarded. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

For a confidential discussion about the role, call David Meale on (02) 9231 4544 or reach out at [email protected], using the subject line: Lawyer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Chalk & Behrendt Pty Ltd

ACN 615 350 055