Careers

• Work alongside highly regarded Property Partners and a collaborative national team on major transactions, developments and leasing projects
• Accelerate your career with a merit based partnership model that rewards contribution and performance
• 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 highly regarded Melbourne Property team. Our Partners who form part of our developments subgroup, David Marriott, Lydia Arrico-Dunn and Alex Koidl are growing their team. You'll work on top tier matters, work with our prominent client base and among senior candidates, the assist in developing our exceptional group of junior lawyers. You'll have the opportunity to run complex commercial, industrial, retail and residential transactions, acquisitions, bulk developments and complex leasing matters.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• from 3+ years PAE
• experience in property development and commercial transactions
• transactional/commercial leasing experience (office, industrial and retail) acting for both landlords and tenants
• strong interpersonal skills to work with our wider team and 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 forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• 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.
• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne 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.

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 Gabrielle Saunders for a confidential discussion.