Careers

• Be part of a rapidly growing Property practice group
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements
• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures

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 

We have an opportunity to join our highly regarded Property practice group working alongside Partner Kendra McKay, an industry recognised property law expert in the National Real Estate and Projects Group. Kendra holds over 16 years of experience as a commercial property law expert and is currently named as "Recommended” real property lawyer in Doyles Guide 2024 and in Best Lawyers Australia for real property law.  

This position involves supporting the growing Sydney property team that specialise in major capital transactions and complex commercial property development and direct investment in real estate. Kendra's clients are listed property trusts, institutional developers, major corporates and multinationals that transact some of the largest property deals in Australia. 

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 5+ years PAE 

• experience in property acquisitions & disposals 

• experience in commercial property development and leasing

• development agreements and novation assignments

• an understanding of property & project financing and security 

• government infrastructure and property transactions 

• the ability to undertake transaction management through PEXA 

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 Sydney CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community.
• 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. 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 Ellie Sherard (esherard@hwle.com.au) for a confidential discussion.