Careers

• Enjoy working on a wide variety of cross-border transactions
• Opportunity to further your career within a renowned National Transport Practice
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements are available
• Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave

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's Transport group is Australia’s leading transport practice, representing domestic and international airlines, airport operators, insurers, maritime companies, logistics providers, government bodies and a variety of other transport related businesses. you will have the opportunity to work directly with pre-eminent practitioners in this field and a range of prominent national and international clients.

The Opportunity

We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Associate to join the Transport group in our Sydney office, working with highly respected partner Jayne Heatley. The role will be focussed on commercial transactions and regulatory advice across a diverse client base. You will be advising on the sale of business jets and other aircraft, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), airport developments, helicopter operators (aerial firefighting, medical and policing), private international law such as the Cape Town Convention, airline startups, critical infrastructure cyber security, international aviation licensing, slots, leisure and tourism operations.

You will gain valuable experience in cross-border matters and have the chance to collaborate with lawyers from the US, Asia Pacific region and the UK on complex transactions.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 4+ years PAE
• Passionate about aviation and transport
• highly motivated with an ability and desire to work autonomously where needed, but to also work collaboratively with the other team members
• Strong practice management and attention to detail
• appetite to mentor our junior cohort

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. Sign up for our 'Latte Link-Up' program to connect with members of the firm outside of your practice group, across all levels from shared business services through to C-Suite! 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.