Careers

• Fixed term contract for 12 months (parental leave cover) 
• Join a newly transformed People team supporting the largest legal partnership in Australia

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 280 Partners and 1900 people.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Careers Advisor to join our People & Development team. Our Early Careers team is in its early stages, and we’re shaping something new, meaningful, and full of potential. This is your opportunity to be part of that story: to drive change, challenge the norm, and help define what excellence in early talent looks like at HWLE.

In addition to on the ground support, you'll also coordinate the recruitment cycle of our Clerkship and Graduate programs nationally.

• Organise, lead and execute attraction and selection strategies for our high-volume graduate and clerkship program
• Provide an excellent candidate experience, every step of the way
• Cultivate relationships and engagement opportunities with state-based law institutions, faculty, and student societies
• Collaborate closely with Partners, leading discussions to align recruitment initiatives with business objectives - act as the main point of contact for key stakeholders.
• Support P&D in delivering a national, consistent onboarding and program experience
• In peak periods, the position will require after-hours work and domestic travel

To succeed in this role, ideally, you'll have:

• Demonstrated experience successfully managing end-to-end high-volume recruitment and selection in a corporate environment
• Confidence in presenting with effective public speaking skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and ability to engage and influence
• Strong knowledge of the intern/clerk/graduate employment market
• Impressive planning, project management, organisation and time management skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with recruitment software and applicant tracking systems
• Event management experience will be favourable

What we offer

• Ongoing development: Through regular check-ins, we will partner with you to set goals, celebrate progress, and keep your career moving forward.
• Location: Our cutting-edge offices are conveniently located in the heart of Sydney (Martin Place as of early 2026) or Melbourne (447 Collins Street in the Collins Arch building) amidst a fast-paced and collaborative legal community.
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm known for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social clubs 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 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.