Careers

• Be part of one of Australia’s largest and most diverse construction practices
• Enjoy working for a range of contractors, government entities and private sector principals across a range of sectors
• Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements
  
  

About us

HWL Ebsworth is Australia’s largest and fastest growing legal partnership, with offices in every state and territory in Australia. Our Melbourne Construction & Infrastructure practice group has 12 partners and over 30 lawyers practising in sectors including both front end and contentious work in major social and economic infrastructure projects such as road, rail, health and Defence projects, built environment, energy and resources. 

The opportunity

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious senior back-end construction lawyer to join our Construction and Infrastructure team, reporting primarily to contentious partners Jonathan McTigue and Lisa Vo.

Jonathan and Lisa are trusted advisors to resources companies, tier one contractors and both State and Commonwealth governments. Their practice involves litigation, arbitration and other forms of ADR, grappling with issues including variation and extension of time claims, breach of contract, insolvency issues, misleading or deceptive conduct claims and negligence. 

The role is an opportunity to work on top tier matters, collaborate with our prominent client base and assist in leading and developing our exceptional group of junior lawyers.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 5+ years' PAE
• quality dispute resolution experience and a desire to specialise in construction disputes
• strategic and critical thinking capabilities
• strong leadership skills to assist in developing our large cohort of talented and motivated junior lawyers

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.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. Sign up for our 'Latte Link-Up' program to connect with members of the firm outside of your practice group, across all levels from shared business services through to C-Suite. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Prestige: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.
• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne 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.
  
  

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. 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.