Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer invites you to join our Workplace, Planning & Communities team in Perth as a Senior Associate. You will work closely with Partner Mel Debenham, a leading practitioner in environmental, climate change, planning, native title and heritage law.

Responsibilities
Full land access and approval services, including environmental impact assessments and approvals, and the development and delivery of major projects strategy.
Cradle‑to‑grave advisory support on environmental laws, energy, resources and carbon regimes, Aboriginal cultural heritage, contaminated land and other regulation.
Native title and First Nations engagement advisory support, including development and delivery of engagement and participation strategy, negotiation of agreements, statutory consultation requirements and compliance with relevant legislation.
Pollution control and incident response, advice and representation in compliance and enforcement actions as well as third‑party appeal and challenges.
Transactional support in various contexts, such as M&A;, project finance and procurement.
Front‑end and contentious work, with direct exposure to client management and business development.




Collaboration across practice groups and a national focus to foster career development.

Qualifications
Australian or New Zealand practising certificate, with demonstrated legal experience in land access and acquisition, workplace and planning, regulatory approvals, native title and/or indigenous cultural heritage.
Solid academic record, coupled with excellent legal skills and a practical mindset.
Demonstrated ability to comprehend complex legal matters.
Proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of a leading, supportive team.
Capacity to work effectively within tight timeframes, both collaboratively and autonomously.
Desire to learn, develop and maintain a market‑leading practice.
Innovative mindset; curiosity about AI and emerging technologies.

Benefits
Exceptional learning opportunities on first‑in‑the‑market projects with ESG‑focused and energy‑transition clients.
Structured development program with mentors, team collaboration and tailored learning opportunities.
Focus on wellbeing, including mental‑health support and a holistic wellbeing fund.
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📌 Senior Associate, Environment, Planning & Communities Perth
🏢 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Australian Partnership
📍 Perth