Careers

• Broaden your experience by working with in a dynamic and engaged team across a diverse range of commercial complex large scale international commercial litigation matters that will be career defining.
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements
• Opportunity to also be involved in Federal Court and Supreme Court matters for leading national retail companies
  
  

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.

HWL Ebsworth has one of Australia’s leading litigation legal practices. The firm’s lawyers advise and act for both international and Australian clients in all Australian jurisdictions. The litigation team acts for clients in all areas of commercial disputation.

The opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our impressive and highly regarded Litigation practice working with Partner Craig Powell on large scale commercial litigation matters. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside Sean O'Donnell and George Angelinas on complex contractual, property, and equity disputes.

You'll be busy with

• Complex international commercial litigation matters
• Dealing directly with Counsel
• Working collaboratively with team of experienced lawyers
• Prepare, predict and advise as to possible outcomes associated with litigation
• Conduct comprehensive legal research on complex and evolving commercial issues
• Dealing with clients to provide strategic and commercial advice on risk, dispute resolution and litigation strategy
  
  

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 7+ years PAE
• commercial disputes experience in large commercial matters
• strong management of large-scale document production and discovery process
• strategic and critical thinking capabilities
• strong leadership skills to assist in developing our junior cohort
• strong practice management and attention to detail 
  
  

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.
• 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 for a confidential discussion.