Careers

• Be part of a team led by our recently appointed Head of People Advisory
• Have a seat at the table with the largest legal partnership in Australia
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous parental leave, and great offices

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 government and commercial clients in every State and Territory across Australia. Our team comprises 1,700 people, including over 270 Partners.

The opportunity

You’ll work closely with our recently appointed Head of People Advisory, the Employee Experience team, and the wider People & Development function nationally. Your role will involve daily HR operations and coaching our workforce on complex and interesting people matters, including performance and probation management, graduate and clerkship programs, employee relations matters, wellbeing projects, retention, talent attraction, and compensation.

You might come with:

• experience across a variety of HR generalist issues, including performance management, onboarding, and remuneration (professional services experience advantageous but not essential)
• excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and creative People ideas
• confidence in leading influential conversations on interesting matters

What we offer

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle
• Location: Our offices are in prime locations, with our Sydney office soon relocating to an exciting new space at Martin Place
• Culture: Join a firm renowned for its friendly, down-to-earth culture and rewarding meritocracy model
• Impact: Be part of 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 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 (gmsaunders@hwle.com.au) for a confidential discussion.