In-House Managing Lawyer | National Litigation and Casework | 5-8+ years PAE
Environmental Law | Climate Change | Administrative Law | Public Interest Litigation
For-purpose leadership | Acting for communities | Systemic change through law
Our client
Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) is the largest environmental legal centre in the Australia-Pacific, dedicated to protecting our climate, communities and shared workplace through access to justice, ground-breaking litigation and law reform advocacy. There is now an outstanding opportunity for an experienced senior litigator to lead EDO's National Litigation team and help shape the next chapter of public interest environmental law in Australia.
The role
Reporting to the Principal Lawyer/Director, Litigation & Casework, the Managing Lawyer will have carriage and supervision of complex public interest litigation across federal, state and territory jurisdictions, acting as Solicitor on the Record. You will lead the development of strategic litigation and complex casework, provide expert legal advice to EDO clients, across diverse areas of the law, extending to human rights law and corporate and consumer law.
This is a genuine leadership position. You will mentor and develop the National Litigation team, collaborate with Regional Managing Lawyers across a geographically distributed organisation, present complex and high-risk matters to EDO's executive,



and contribute to law reform and policy work at the highest levels.
The rolewill suita lawyer with:
Extensive experience developing, running and supervising litigation and complex casework, including as Solicitor on the Record
Strong knowledge of planning and environmental law, climate change law and administrative law in one or more Australian jurisdiction
A working knowledge of the Corporations Act **** and Australian Consumer Law and their application to environmental protection
Demonstrated experience in a range of litigation in superior Courts including the Federal Court of Australia, State and/or Territory Supreme Courts and/or quasi judicial forums
8 - 10 years PAE preferred (5+ years PAE will be considered)and eligibility for a Principal Practising Certificate
Proven leadership experience within a legal setting, ideally including a not-for-profit or geographically dispersed team environment
Full PD available on request to suitable candidates.
What's on offer
This is a rare opportunity to take a leadership role in one of Australia's most impactful public interest law organisations, doing genuinely transformative work on climate, environment and corporate accountability. Enjoy flexible working conditions, including hybrid working and Flex Time, designed to support genuine work-life balance.
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📌 In-House Managing Lawyer I National Litigation And Casework (Melbourne)
🏢 Ablethorpe Recruitment
📍 Melbourne