Careers

• Be part of our leading national Sydney Construction & Infrastructure practice.
• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements
• Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave

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 1900 people.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Construction and Infrastructure team working with Partner Sonya Kroon and her team. Sonya is a recommended front end construction lawyer in Doyles Guide 2024 and is highly regarded for her commercial acumen, strong client relationships and technical capability. We offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic, down to earth team where we value team work, mentoring and technical excellence.

The successful candidate will:

• enjoy working with experienced Development and Project Managers to procure complex projects
• benefit from close partner mentoring
• value the opportunity to work on a range of projects across different industry sectors and within a team
• be required to mentor more junior solicitors
• exercise initiative and have a level of autonomy commensurate with their experience
• earn attractive renumeration and have the opportunity to progress based on performance
• work on high value contracts for a major superannuation fund, listed entities and for other blue chip and international clients in the mixed use, industrial, education, commercial and FMCG sectors

To be successful in this role, you might have:

• 4+ years PAE.
• demonstrated experience in front end construction
• ability to manage a file load autonomously, whilst delegating work tasks effectively.
• excellent written skills and ability to use plain English to explain legal concepts concisely.
• a desire to develop your career and professional networks in the general insurance industry.
• a ‘can do’ approach and a team player attitude.

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.
• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art office environment with access to modern end of trip facilities.
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• 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' function. 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 Laura Harrison for a confidential discussion.