Careers

• Broaden your experience with a rapidly growing Construction and Property practice that services both private and government clients
• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements and generous leave policies
• Location - Canberra or Darwin 

About us

HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity to join our highly regarded Canberra Commonwealth Government practice led jointly by Fabio Fior based in Canberra and Andrew Giles based in Darwin, which specialises in major projects, a wide range of property, construction and commercial agreements for both private and government clients. You'll be a part of a national integrated team based across Canberra and Darwin. You'll get direct client access and scope to team up with our national colleagues.

You'll be busy with

• advising on, and drafting construction and property contracts
• conducting local and interstate litigation, and arbitrations from start to finish
• major infrastructure projects including airport developments, road and other civil construction

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 3+ years PAE
• excellent communication skills
• exposure to both construction and/or property law
• ideally, exposure to private or public infrastructure or development projects
• strong drafting skills
• commercial acumen and critical thinking capabilities
• for more senior candidates, leadership skills and an interest in developing our up-and-coming junior cohort

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement compared to our competitors. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
• Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' link. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Steve Lalic on slalic@hwle.com.au for a confidential discussion.