Careers

• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
• Contribute to matters directly and maintain key client relationships from the outset
• Generous leave policies including purchase, parental and performance reward leave

About us

HWLE Lawyers 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 Brisbane Insurance Statutory Classes practice is growing, and they are now looking for a Senior Associate and Special Counsel to join their high performing team. As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for providing high quality legal advice & representation on State workers' compensation and public liability matters for key corporate self-insured clients.  Working with Partner Rachel Blake, this is a career defining opportunity for someone who is looking for access to impressive industry leading clients and matters.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• at least 4+ years PAE;
• strong understanding of State workers' compensation and public liability insurance;
• ability to draft clear and concise communications;
• good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to deal with clients and other parties; and;
• a desire to develop your career and professional network in the Insurance industry.

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.
• Impact: 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. 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'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 Violet Rush for a confidential discussion.