Careers

• A true meritocracy model – be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures.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

HWLE Lawyers 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 corporate clients in every State and Territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people. Our Brisbane Corporate team comprises of 35 people across several speciality areas including but not limited to capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, corporate advisory, governance, 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 practice working with Partner Brent Van Staden. We’re looking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate into the Corporate, 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 and technology sectors. This is an amazing opportunity to work on top tier matters and collaborate with our prominent client base. 

Day-to-day, you'll be

• exposed to ASX-listed clients and Corporations Act matters;
• supporting clients on capital raising activities and related regulatory and compliance matters;
• advising on regulated and unregulated M&A transactions; 
• providing general corporate and commercial advice, including drafting and reviewing contracts, structuring advice, and governance matters; and
• involved in transactional resources matters, including tenure reports, farm-ins/outs, joint ventures, royalty arrangements and project sales.

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

• 3-5 years’ PAE with a strong grounding in corporate and commercial law; 
• experience in advising on the ASX Listing Rules, capital markets, M&A, capital raising and corporate  advisory work; 
• strong drafting skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines; 
• strategic and critical thinking capabilities; and
• confident, commercially minded, and capable of building trusted client relationships.

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 Lawyers also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE Lawyers 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 Violet Rush for a confidential discussion.