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Senior Associate - Corporate & Commercial - Melbourne

  • 492615
  • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • Permanent Full time
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  • Broaden your experience with a growing Financial Services Regulatory practice
  • A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures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

HWLE 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 are growing our impressive and highly regarded Financial Services Regulatory practice working with Partner Adeline Hiew, as part of our wider Corporate and Commercial group. You'll work on an interesting mix of matters and gain exposure to major wealth management industry providers, superannuation, and life insurance.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

  • 4+ years PAE
  • experience and interest in Financial Services Regulatory matters - in one or more of the following: superannuation, general and life insurance, funds management and Australian Financial Services licensing
  • impeccable written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
  • highly organised
  • ability to run matters with minimal supervision
  • interest in building client relationships
  • appetite to mentor 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.
  • 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.
  • Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
  • 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 Gabrielle Saunders for a confidential discussion.

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