Careers

• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave
• Brisbane and Sydney locations welcome to apply

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 are seeking a new Business Development Specialist that is business minded and has a keen interest in all things related to business development, professional services and marketing. You will play a vital role as the primary business development and marketing point of contact for your allocated clients and practice groups.

You will work with:

• national and state practice group heads to develop and maintain a group strategy and work with the partners on its implementation;
• partners by delivering business development and profile building advice;
• marketing team members and partners on client opportunity identification, pursuits and the delivery of compelling and commercial responses to opportunities that arise;
• client relationship partners on client plans, attending pitch debriefs and client listening sessions, ascertaining opportunities and areas for improvement, and working on implementing key lessons and messages; and
• key stakeholders by contributing to the growth of clients and success of the groups while building on your industry and client knowledge, advisory, strategy and client management skills.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• you will have a degree in marketing, business, communications, law or other related discipline and have several years of transferrable experience.
• strategic thinking
• attention to detail
• ability to work well autonomously, while also enjoying collaborating with the broader national team

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: 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.
• 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.