Senior Associate - Corporate & Commercial - Brisbane

  • 492276
  • Brisbane, QLD, Australia
  • Permanent Full time
Add to favourites Favourite View favourites

  • A true meritocracy model – be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures. 

  • Flexible 4:1 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. Our Brisbane Corporate and Commercial team comprises of 35 people across several speciality areas including but not limited to corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, commercial contracting, payments, technology and state & federal tax. 

 
The opportunity 
We have a unique opportunity for a candidate to join our impressive and highly regarded Brisbane Corporate & Commercial practice working with Partner Brent Van Staden. We’re looking to appoint a Senior Associate into the Corporate & Commercial team, with a focus on capital markets, M&A, and general corporate advisory work. The role offers exposure to a broad mix of clients, including ASX-listed entities and growth-phase businesses, particularly in the resources sector. This is an amazing opportunity to work on top tier matters and collaborate with our prominent client base. 

Accountabilities 

  • advising on regulated and unregulated M&A transactions 

  • supporting clients on capital raising activities and related regulatory and compliance matters 

  • providing general corporate and commercial advice, including drafting and reviewing contracts, structuring advice, and governance matters 

  • exposure to ASX-listed clients and Corporations Act matters 

  • a small element of IP or licensing work may also arise, depending on client needs 
     

To succeed in this role, ideally, you'll have 

  • 3-5 years’ PAE with a strong grounding in corporate and commercial law 

  • experience in M&A, capital markets, and/or general advisory work 

 

  • strong drafting skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines 

  • strategic and critical thinking capabilities 

  • confident, commercially minded, and capable of building trusted client relationships 

  • 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.
  • 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. 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 Gianni Sgualdino for a confidential discussion.

Apply now

Refer someone to this job

Not You?

Thank you

Recommended Job

Associate - Insurance (Statutory Classes) - Brisbane

Brisbane, QLD, Australia Insurance Statutory Classes
Our Brisbane Insurance Statutory Classes team, led by Partner Graeme Traves, is looking for an Associate to join their high-performing practice. This is a career-defining opportunity to work on high-quality personal injury matters, including worke...

Senior Associate - Corporate & Commercial - Brisbane

Brisbane, QLD, Australia Corporate & Commercial
Join our Brisbane Corporate & Commercial team as a Senior Associate and work with Partner Brent Van Staden on high-profile M&A, capital markets, and advisory matters. The team brings deep sector expertise, a strong mentoring culture, and a refresh...

Business Development Specialist

Sydney, NSW, Australia. Brisbane, QLD, Australia Marketing
We are seeking a new Business Development Specialist that is business minded and has a keen interest in all things related to business development, professional services and marketing.

Solicitor / Associate - Property - Brisbane

Brisbane, QLD, Australia Property
We have an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded Brisbane Property team. As the team continues to grow, we are seeking a strong property lawyer to join the practice.

Personal Assistant - Perth

Perth, WA, Australia Litigation
We are looking for a Personal Assistant to join our Perth office. We have a friendly team culture, and our administrative support team is at the core of our success. If you want to feel like a valued team member, you take pride in having great org...

Solicitor - Insurance - Canberra

Canberra, ACT, Australia, 2601 Insurance General
We have an opportunity to join our highly regarded Canberra Insurance team. You will work on a diverse and engaging mix of insurance matters, with a particular focus on common law tort claims and statutory workers compensation and CTP claims.

Sign up for job alerts

Not You?

Thank you