The OpportunityJoin a leading organisation in a role that will strengthen your legal career.Duration: 4-6 monthsArrangement: Part timeLocation: PerthAbout YouYou are an experienced native title, land access and/or projects lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' experience, bringing a strong track record from private practice or in-house roles within large organisations.Your Experience and Expertise:Strong experience in land tenure, including reviewing, managing, renewing and securing tenure arrangementsExperience reviewing existing and legacy tenure agreements and identifying amendments or recent arrangements required to reflect contemporary requirementsDemonstrated experience managing tenure applications, renewals and approvals from commencement through to completionExperience advising on mining tenure, land access rights and associated approvalsStrong understanding of Australian land access, tenure and approvals frameworks, ideally within the mining, energy, resources or infrastructure sectorsExperience negotiating land access agreements and approvals, particularly where mining tenure or operational land is involvedDemonstrated experience engaging and negotiating with Traditional Owners and Indigenous groups in relation to land access and project activitiesExperience negotiating Native Title agreements and advising on Native Title considerations affecting land tenure and accessKnowledge of cultural heritage requirements and experience advising on heritage matters associated with project or operational activitiesExperience advising on land clearing approvals and associated heritage,



access and tenure considerationsAbility to review long-standing land arrangements and identify legal, commercial and operational risks arising from legacy tenure issuesExperience modernising or restructuring historical land and tenure arrangements to reflect changing regulatory, stakeholder and Traditional Owner expectationsStrong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills, particularly for tenure, access and Native Title agreementsAbility to work collaboratively with Traditional Owners, internal stakeholders, external advisers and government or regulatory bodiesStrong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive land access mattersExperience supporting major mining, resources, energy, infrastructure or projects environments would be highly regardedProjects or commercial legal experience involving land access, tenure, approvals or operational assets would be beneficialKnowledge or practical experience with ArcGIS or other spatial mapping systems would be advantageousAttributes:Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skillsCulturally aware and respectful approach when engaging with Traditional Owners and Indigenous communitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to communicate complex land tenure and Native Title matters in a clear and practical mannerDetail-oriented with the ability to identify risks, gaps and inconsistencies in legacy arrangementsComfortable working with historical agreements, incomplete information and complex legacy issuesAdaptable and comfortable working in an evolving regulatory and stakeholder environmentAbility to work autonomously and take ownership of discrete workstreamsRequirements:Current Australian practising certificateRight to live and work in AustraliaAbout ReachReach is the flexible legal resourcing platform of Ashurst Perkins Coie, a global law firm with more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices.
Sitting within Advance, the firm's NewLaw division, we place lawyers and professionals where they're needed most - whether our clients need to meet a surge in demand, cover leave, bridge a recruitment gap, or bring in specialist expertise.Why join Reach?
Reach gives you the flexibility to build a career that fits your life - not the other way around.
We work with talented consultants across a broad range of specialties, matching the right people with the right opportunities.Here's what you can expect as a Reach consultant: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.Interested?
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📌 Reach Legal Consultant | Native Title/Land Access Lawyers | Perth (Western Australia)
🏢 Ashurst
📍 Western Australia