Careers

• Join one of the largest and fastest growing Property teams in Australia
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements 
• Generous leave policies including purchase, 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 clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people.

The opportunity

We have opportunities for property lawyers across all levels (Solicitor to Special Counsel) to join our Brisbane practice, working with Partners Jonathan East and Katrina Brown. In this role, you will work on top-tier property matters for a prominent client base, and support on complex transactions, including land developments, commercial transactions, major acquisitions and disposals, and conveyancing.

Ideally, you'll bring

• legal experience and expertise in commercial transactions and property development (preferably QLD laws);
• excellent written and oral skills and ability to engage well with clients and colleagues;
• a passion for complex, diverse and dynamic work; and
• for senior candidates, strong leadership skills to assist in developing our junior cohort.

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 compared to our competitors. 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 Brisbane 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.
• 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 Violet Rush for a confidential discussion.