Careers

• Broaden your experience with a rapidly growing Corporate & Commercial Practice Group
• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements
• Based primarily in our Norwest office, with structured access to our premium Sydney CBD premises at 5 Martin Place for client meetings, deal activity and team collaboration.
• Enjoy the depth and quality of top-tier corporate, technology and media work anchored in Norwest, with the opportunity to work from our impressive Martin Place office where appropriate, without losing the cohesion of your core team base.

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 government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

Why Norwest?

Norwest offers the best of both worlds: access to high-profile national work with quality clients, while enjoying work-life balance in Sydney’s fastest-growing business region at the heart of the Norwest Business Park. Lawyers here enjoy;

• National Reach, Local Impact: Work on complex, national transactions while embedded in Western Sydney’s growth market, building strong client and community ties.
• A professional environment with major corporate and government clients on your doorstep
• Ease of access: motorway links, Sydney Metro, and on-site parking
• Lifestyle advantages: cafés, gyms, serviced apartments, healthcare facilities, and lakeside green space – all within walking distance

The opportunity 

You will join a specialist Corporate & Commercial team working across:

• Private M&A (both buy-side and sell-side mandates)
• ICT, IP & Technology (including media, licensing, privacy & data security)
• Corporate Governance and director advisory work
• General commercial contracting, structuring, shareholder agreements and related documentation

Two nationally recognised Partners lead our team:

• Matthew Rowe - HWLE Lawyers– Accredited Specialist in Business Law, with extensive expertise in franchising, retail and corporate governance.
• Brendon Noney - HWLE Lawyers– Leader in private M&A, roll-ups and strategic transactions with a strong background in technology, ICT/IP, media privacy and data security, including advising on significant transactions and having deep engagement with Western Sydney’s business and growth agenda.

To succeed in this role, ideally, you will have

• 5+ years’ PAE with a focus in commercial, corporate, private M&A or technology law preferred but not essential
• Experience working as a Senior Associate / Special Counsel
• Strategic thinking capability with a proven ability to deliver practical, value-adding solutions.
• Professional mindset, wanting to work with nationally recognised leaders while influencing the economic and business landscape of Western Sydney.

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.
• Prestige: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.
• Impactful Pro-Bono Opportunities: We value community contribution as much as commercial excellence.

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 would 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 Steve Lalic, slalic@hwle.com for a confidential discussion.