Job Description

Chalk & Behrendt Lawyers & Consultants – Surry Hills NSW

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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, 8 of whom are directors.

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The Chalk & Behrendt workplace is harmonious and collegiate, the relationships with our clients rewarding, and the friendships between current and former staff are robust. 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.

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

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The successful candidate is likely to have:

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at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience, with the majority of that experience in corporate/commercial and/or property work

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experience in native title claims and agreement-making and/or clean energy transactions (an advantage, but not essential)

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experience in supervising and managing more junior staff

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

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a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

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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.

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Applications close on 16 October 2026.

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📌 Senior Lawyer - 3+yrs PQE (Sydney)
🏢 Chalk & Behrendt Lawyersnsultants
📍 Sydney