Description Risk Advisory was created to respond to client demand and is designed to provide risk expertise that complements Ashurst Perkins Coie's core legal services. We provide the opportunity to work with an expertise-led team that has been consistently growing since its inception, and is dedicated to collaboration, diversity, transparency, and innovation. Our vision is to create a unique culture in the consulting market based around a flat, team-oriented structure that offers everyone the opportunity to work closely with Directors, Partners, and clients on engagements. This means you have on the job training with your leaders, direct involvement with business development, clear recognition for your performance, and greater career opportunities. The Opportunity As a result of growth, we are looking to hire a Specialist (equivalent to a Consultant/Senior Consultant in Big4 consulting) to join our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) team in any of our Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane offices. As a Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering strategic ESG and risk solutions, as well as providing effective communication to clients, maintaining key Ashurst and client relationships, and contributing to the growth and development of the Risk Advisory practice and ESG team in Australia. Your work will include advising clients on the development and implementation of strategic planning and ESG risk frameworks, the assessment of risk programs, reviewing sustainability-related governance frameworks and the design and implementation of compliance programs. Previous experience in projects,



social performance, energy transition, sustainability risk mitigation, native title, Aboriginal cultural heritage or land access approvals is highly desirable. Please review the

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attached to the role on our careers page for more detail on the role and what we can offer you
- https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/careers/ We are interested in hearing from you if:
• You have 2-5 years of specialised ESG/sustainability experience, ideally within a respected consulting or private practice legal environment, and are comfortable with the common tools, frameworks and standards in this space.
• You're a self-starter who is keen to work in a fast-paced environment that is always evolving and requires you to be proactive, confident and humble.
• You have proven experience delivering high quality work for clients and stakeholders in line with expectations and deadlines, including sustainability programs and projects, such as environmental and climate change strategy or Traditional Owner engagement.
• You have exceptional written and verbal communication with a focus on attention to detail. You will have experience writing a range of business documents including reports,



letters and proposals.
• You're excited to work in a team that allows you to take on more responsibility and pro-actively get involved in a range of work, including client interaction and business development.
• You have experience interpreting legal obligations (eg legislation, frameworks, guidelines, contracts, permits) and translating these into actionable plans for clients (highly desirable).
• You have previous experience in projects, social performance, energy transition, sustainability risk mitigation, native title, Aboriginal cultural heritage or land access approvals (highly desirable). What makes Ashurst Perkins Coie a great place to work?
• Flexible work options
- working from home and additional leave
• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discounted corporate health plans
• Career advancement
- client secondment opportunities, global opportunities, and award-winning Learning & Development programs. We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst Perkins Coie, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact: [email protected] for a confidential conversation. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst Perkins Coie. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

📌 Consultant/Senior Consultant (Perth)
🏢 Ashurst Perkins Coie
📍 Perth