Careers

• Do you want to be part of the exciting world of corporate real estate acting for some of the biggest and fastest growing brands in the world?
• Do you see yourself being able to contribute to one of the most successful, stable and friendly teams in the industry?
• Would you like to practice law in an area where you are able see and visit the buildings and sites that you helped to bring to the market?  
  
  

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.

Our Sydney Property Practice Group is comprised of 10 Partners and their staff across a number of speciality areas and was recognised as Metropolitan Tier 1 in both Real Estate and Leasing Law in Best Law Firms 2026.

The opportunity

Join Martin Downing, Melissa Hore and their team in continuing over a decade of success in providing national real estate portfolio management services in the retail, industrial and commercial industries. Become a senior lawyer in the team and an integral part of a hand-picked group of professionals within our Sydney office who specialise in this exciting growth area, where you will be working on leasing and development deals across Australia helping grow an increasing number of well known national and international brands.

Assist us in managing and continuing to provide quality client outcomes in tight time frames in complex and bespoke deals. The high-quality, fast-paced legal work for sophisticated clients, with hands-on mentoring and support from both Martin and Mel who between them have over 50 years' experience in the industry, will allow you to grow and develop your own skill sets.

Our size, range of experience, client base and financial model will provide you with the platform to expand and hone your existing skills as you help us draft and negotiate a variety of agreements. The role is an opportunity to work on top-tier matters, collaborate with our prominent client base, and assist in leading and developing our exceptional group of professionals.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 5+ years leasing experience as a solicitor (not necessarily retail)
• ideally, with at least 50% exposure to tenant based leasing
• good communication and language skills
• some experience in delegation and junior management skills
• a pro-active and inquisitive nature
• organised and systematic

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.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance
• 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 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.