Careers

• Diverse, complex and dynamic health work
• Transparent bonus structures that reward high performers
• Flexible work arrangements  

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 clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people.

The opportunity

We have a unique opportunity for a dynamic and experienced lawyer to join our growing Health team. As part of the team, you will provide legal advice to Australia’s leading medical defence organisations, commercial health insurers, and some of the largest private health entities and Hospitals in Australia.

You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse and dynamic range of matters with individual health practitioners and health organisations across a wide range of matters, including:

• Complex high quantum civil litigation;
• Coronial inquests;
• Regulatory complaints and investigations involving AHPRA/OHO (including litigated matters in the Queensland Civil & Administrative Tribunal);
• Statutory investigations, clinical reviews and Commissions of Inquiry;
• Private Hospital credentialing and accreditation disputes;
• Professional college and training investigations and disputes.

You will be a key part of a collegiate team who work closely together to grow the national practice, share ideas and expertise, and to delivery market-leading services to our growing client base.

You'll be responsible for

• The end-to-end management of complex health law matters;
• The provision of timely and accurate advice to our clients;
• Supporting our clients through challenging and difficult processes and procedures;
• Appearance at mediations, witness interviews, inquests and disciplinary hearings;
• Client management and relationships;
• Marketing and business development.

Ideally, you'll bring

• Experience and expertise in medical indemnity, health, and/or regulatory work;
• Excellent written and oral skills and ability to engage well with insurers, corporate counsel of health entities, individual practitioners and management of health clinics;
• A passion for complex, diverse and dynamic work;
• A passion for medico-legal issues and claims management; and
• 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.
• 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 Violet Rush on vrush@hwle.com.au for a confidential discussion.