Careers

• Work alongside highly regarded Partners within the profession, delivering excellent service to top tier clients in a range of commercial disputes.
• A true meritocracy model - be promoted based on your contribution and not be held back by outdated structures.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Generous leave policies including bonus leave based on performance.

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

Our Melbourne Litigation team is expanding. We represent a diverse client base, including major financial institutions, large corporates (listed and unlisted), government bodies, and private businesses. You'll gain exposure to complex and high-profile disputes in a range of industries.

Our teams works on a wide range of disputes including contractual disputes, corporate/transactional disputes, property disputes and regulatory investigations and disputes.

We work closely with clients assist clients in a strategic way to assist them in avoiding, managing and resolving disputes and managing risk.

Ideally, you will have:

• 4+ years PAE
• Experience in handling general commercial disputes.
• Appetite to mentor our juniors and demonstrate leadership.
• A client-focused and proactive approach, with a strong understanding of the needs of commercial clients.

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. Our 180 day career planning sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
• 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, a 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 Gabrielle Saunders for a confidential discussion.