Careers

• Broaden your experience with one of the largest corporate law teams in Australia
• Be involved in Australia's energy and technology transition together with infrastructure projects that make a difference
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements

About us

HWL Ebsworth 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 a unique opportunity to join our highly regarded Sydney Corporate practice working primarily with Peter Staciwa and other partners working in the energy, technology & infrastructure sectors. You'll work on an interesting mix of regulatory, M&A, project development and financing work in energy, technology and infrastructure sectors. The role is an opportunity to work on top tier matters with our prominent and growing client base.

You will be trained and be part of the process to deliver value for clients beyond the provision of legal services, regardless of any given project phase. This includes project sale & acquisition, due diligence, project feasibility, grid connection, compliance and associated areas of finance, offtake, construction and operation.

You'll be busy with

• working on a range of diverse matters in the energy, technology and infrastructure sectors
• value and embrace direct client contact
• be comfortable exercising initiative and having a level of autonomy commensurate with their experience
• be willing to take on tasks and challenges outside of their usual comfort zone to develop more fully as a professional
• be part of a growing and exciting team of professionals

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 3+ years PAE
• experience in M&A, project development and/or financing in the energy, technology and/or infrastructure sectors or experience outside these sectors with a desire to focus on these sectors
• strong personal leadership, mentoring and time management skills
• strong technical and communication skills
• A 'can do' approach
• A team player who enjoys collaboration

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.
• 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.
• Prestige: 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. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWL Ebsworth 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.