Careers

• Broaden your experience and expertise with Australia's premier Health Law Team
• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures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. Firmwide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

The opportunity

We have a unique opportunity for a dynamic and committed Senior Associate to join our growing Sydney Health team working with Partner Scott Chapman and highly regarded Lawyers within the industry. You will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of subject matter files including, Employment/ Contractor arrangements in the public and private hospital sectors including IRC proceedings, Hospital based investigations, VMO contracts, terms and conditions, Professional Conduct including NCAT proceedings, Medicare audits, Government Inquiries, Contracts & Service Agreements, Privacy and Health Policy.

You will be a key part of a very collegiate team who work closely together, share ideas, support one another, and strive to provide a high-quality service to clients.

You'll also have

• end to end management of regulatory complaints and investigations
• provision of timely and accurate written advice to clients
• direct marketing and engagement with clients
• exciting opportunity to work on upcoming projects

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 5+ years PAE
• strong interest in the health industry
• knowledge of the public and private health system
• excellent writing skills and ability to engage well with clients
• passion for medico-legal issues and claims management
• ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• 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.
• 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' link. 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 feel comfortable to bring their whole 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.