Reach Legal Consultant | Native Title/Land Access lawyers | Perth at Ashurst Perkins Coie

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The role

This is a part-time, 4-6 month contract role for an experienced Native Title/Land Access lawyer with 5+ years of PQE. The role is based in Perth and sits within the Construction and Projects practice area at Ashurst Perkins Coie.

What we're looking for

Minimum of 5 years' experience

Current Australian practising certificate

Right to live and work in Australia

Strong experience in land tenure, including reviewing, managing, renewing and securing tenure arrangements

Experience reviewing existing and legacy tenure agreements and identifying amendments or new arrangements required to reflect contemporary requirements

Demonstrated experience managing tenure applications, renewals and approvals from commencement through to completion

Experience advising on mining tenure, land access rights and associated approvals

Strong understanding of Australian land access, tenure and approvals frameworks, ideally within the mining, energy, resources or infrastructure sectors

Experience negotiating land access agreements and approvals, particularly where mining tenure or operational land is involved

Demonstrated experience engaging and negotiating with Traditional Owners and Indigenous groups in relation to land access and project activities

Experience negotiating Native Title agreements and advising on Native Title considerations affecting land tenure and access

Knowledge of cultural heritage requirements and experience advising on heritage matters associated with project or operational activities

Experience advising on land clearing approvals and associated heritage, access and tenure considerations

Ability to review long-standing land arrangements and identify legal, commercial and operational risks arising from legacy tenure issues

Experience modernising or restructuring historical land and tenure arrangements to reflect changing regulatory, stakeholder and Traditional Owner expectations

Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills, particularly for tenure, access and Native Title agreements

Ability to work collaboratively with Traditional Owners, internal stakeholders, external advisers and government or regulatory bodies

Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive land access matters

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate complex land tenure and Native Title matters in a clear and practical manner

Detail-oriented with the ability to identify risks, gaps and inconsistencies in legacy arrangements

Comfortable working with historical agreements, incomplete information and complex legacy issues

Adaptable and comfortable working in an evolving regulatory and stakeholder environment

Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of discrete workstreams

Experience supporting major mining, resources, energy, infrastructure or projects environments would be highly regarded· nice to have

Projects or commercial legal experience involving land access, tenure, approvals or operational assets would be beneficial· nice to have

Knowledge or practical experience with ArcGIS or other spatial mapping systems would be advantageous· nice to have

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills· nice to have

Culturally aware and respectful approach when engaging with Traditional Owners and Indigenous communities· nice to have

Strong understanding of Australian land access, tenure and approvals frameworks, ideally within the mining, energy, resources or infrastructure sectors· nice to have

Benefits

Flexibility and choice — control over how, when, and where you work, on terms that suit your life

A genuine partnership — a dedicated Reach team who will get to know you and actively champion your career goals

The backing of a global firm — the resources, reputation, and culture of Ashurst Perkins Coie, including access to clients doing market-leading work and a refreshingly open and inclusive community

Hiring contacts

adam.saunders@ashurstperkins.com

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Reach Legal Consultant | Native Title/Land Access lawyers | Perth

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