Careers

• Broaden your experience with a rapidly growing Corporate & Commercial Practice Group
• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements
• Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave

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 1700 people.

The opportunity

We have a unique opportunity for a dynamic candidate seeking career advancement opportunities to join our impressive and highly regarded Sydney Corporate and Commercial Practice Group, working with Partner Maria Townsend and her team. As part of a close-knit team, you will work on an interesting and diverse mix of private M&A matters, with a focus on the automotive industry, general commercial work, and corporate advisory. This is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level by working on high-value matters alongside an industry-leading team and a prominent client base, including large privately held corporate groups and public companies.

Accountabilities

• direct client access and close collaboration with Partners
• supervision and mentoring of junior solicitors
• private M&A including drafting and negotiation of Business Sale Agreements, Share Sale Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Loan and Security agreements, and other transactional documents.
• advisory work including corporate governance and director duties advice as well as general commercial contract reviews and reviews and advice on automotive franchise and agency agreements

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 5 + Years PQE
• experience in general commercial and M&A work with exceptional drafting skills and attention to detail
• property transaction and commercial lease experience is well regarded but not essential
• ability to balance legal and commercial considerations in negotiations and drafting
• good interpersonal skills to be able to deal with clients and other parties
• desire to develop 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. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• 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.
• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community.

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 Laura Harrison for a confidential discussion.