Careers

• Broaden your experience with our rapidly growing Insurance practice groups in Australia with one of the largest National client bases. 

• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures 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. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

The opportunity 

Our Sydney based firm is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Associate Lawyer who has a passion for advising and defending employers and insurers in industrial common law negligence claims where you will have the opportunity to work with Partner and Practice Group Head, Ivan Medak. 

As a key member of our firm, you will be responsible for providing high quality legal advice & representation to a wide variety of clients, including insurers, self-insured, specialised insurers and regulators. You will engage in advocacy and manage complex trial and appeal litigation in the Supreme Court, District Court, and Personal Injury Commission. You will also advise on best practice risk and claims management, policy coverage issues and work closely with our Partners, junior lawyers, and external Counsel to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients. 

You'll be busy with

• direct client access 

• close collaboration with Partners in a strong team environment 

• supportive training and mentoring 

• advising top tier clients on liability, strategy and risk management 

• analysis and advisory work including indemnity and liability 

• advocacy across multiple jurisdictions 

• drafting Court documents 

• negotiating commercial outcomes for clients 

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 5+ years PAE 

• proven track record of success in drafting and negotiating on behalf of defendants

• ability to balance legal and commercial considerations in negotiations 

• good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to deal with clients and other parties 

• an 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. 
• 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.

• Prestige: 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. 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 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 Laura Harrison for a confidential discussion.