Careers

• Front end and back end construction, engineering and infrastructure matters
• Quality work and structured training with one of Australia's largest construction teams
• A truly meritocratic model - be promoted based on your contribution

About us

HWL Ebsworth 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 over 1700 people.

The opportunity

Our Adelaide Construction & Infrastructure practice, led by John Vozzo, is growing rapidly. This role is an opportunity to work with our leading Adelaide C&I team on challenging matters for a prominent and diverse client base.

Our busy, highly-regarded Adelaide C&I practice has grown rapidly since it was founded in 2022. We attract instructions from leading local, national and international contractors and consultants, from Commonwealth, State and local government, and from listed and private developers. We are involved in some of the largest projects in SA and across Australia.

Our projects include road and rail, energy, and commercial, civil, and major residential developments. Our work traverses the entire lifespan of construction projects, from contract model selection and tendering through to contract negotiation, project delivery and disputes. Our unique model also allows us to offer value-for-money services for small to medium projects, and to support senior lawyers in developing their own practice. We invest in our people. We help them to develop the type of career and practice that they want. We work collaboratively, and we take culture seriously.

Day to day, you'll be busy with:

• advising on, drafting and negotiating construction contracts;
• advising on project delivery issues; and
• conducting local and interstate litigation, adjudications under security of payment legislation and arbitrations from start to finish.

To succeed in this role, you might have:

• 5+ years post admission experience;
• excellent communication skills;
• exposure to, and interest in, construction law;
• strong drafting skills;
• commercial acumen and critical thinking capabilities; and
• for more senior candidates, leadership skills and an interest in developing our up-and-coming 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.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Adelaide 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.
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
• Prestige: 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' link. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practicing 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 Anthony Gosti on agosti@hwle.com.au for a confidential discussion.