Careers

• Pivotal role at the heart of Australia's largest legal Partnership
• Be a trusted adviser to our CEO with direct access to the firm's strategic priorities
• Generous leave policies

About us

HWLE Lawyers 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 are seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to our Chief Executive Officer, Kris Hopkins. This is a pivotal role operating at the heart of the business, providing executive, governance and stakeholder support across the leadership team.

You'll be busy with:

• Managing the CEO's schedule and priorities;
• Coordinating Board and Executive Leadership Team activities, including agendas, papers, reporting and Practice Group Head meeting logistics;
• Preparing quality reports, presentations, correspondence and governance documentation for executive and Board audiences;
• Supporting Partner growth activity including deed preparation, onboarding and insurances;
• Acting as a trusted liaison between the CEO, Board members, Partners, senior leaders and external stakeholders; and
• Driving the smooth operation of executive administration, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Significant experience supporting a CEO, Managing Partner or C-suite executive in a fast-paced professional environment;
• Experience coordinating Board and executive governance processes, including preparation of Board papers, and leadership reporting;
• Exceptional written communication skills, with a strong ability to prepare polished reports, presentations and executive correspondence;
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in PowerPoint, Word and executive-level document preparation; and
• Great organisation and judgement to manage priorities with professionalism and responsiveness.

What we offer

• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne at 447 Collins Street with fabulous end of trip facilities and office spaces.
• Culture: Be part of a large national operation which prides itself on its down-to-earth culture.
• 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. HWLE Lawyers also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE Lawyers 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.