Careers

• A role with a genuine opportunity to contribute to matters directly and build strong client relationships from the outset
• Join an energetic, growth-focused team where you’ll have genuine influence
• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures

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 1900 people. Our Brisbane Workplace Relations & Safety practice group is rapidly growing after recently welcoming Partner Chris Shelley into the HWLE team.

The opportunity

Our Workplace Relations & Safety team, led by Chris Shelley, advises a diverse client base including Australia's leading employers, government bodies and statutory corporations across all sectors. This role reflects an opportunity to develop experience influencing and contributing to the full spectrum of workplace matters. The team takes a collaborative approach, working alongside clients to deliver commercial solutions that deliver results. Joining this team means exposure to challenging workplace relations issues, with opportunities to be actively involved in intricate and high-level investigations.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• Proven experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters;
• Broad expertise in advising on employment issues;
• General litigation experience will be highly regarded;
• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships, lead matters, and work collaboratively with colleagues, including mentoring junior team members;
• Genuine enthusiasm for contributing to the growth and development of the practice.

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.