Careers

• Be part of building and shaping a newly created role from the ground up
• Drive smarter outcomes through seamless integrations and intelligent solutions
• Design and deliver enterprise .NET solutions that power firm wide operations
• Flexible 4:1 work arrangements and generous leave policies

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 1900 people.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior .Net Software Developer to join our National IT team. You will play a critical role in designing, building, enhancing and supporting the firm’s custom application stack and integration stack. The role focuses on high‑quality software development across .NET–based applications, data‑driven solutions, and system integrations spanning on‑premises and cloud platforms.

You'll be busy with

• develop and maintain custom .NET applications supporting core firm operations
• design, implement and support integrations between on‑premises and cloud platforms
• deliver high‑quality SQL data solutions and APIs to support business workflows and reporting
• contribute to modernisation initiatives across the firm’s application landscape
• explore and apply AI and LLM capabilities within products and development practices

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• demonstrated commercial experience as a .NET software developer
• strong proficiency in C#, .NET / .NET Core and related frameworks
• solid experience with SQL Server development and database design
• experience building and consuming REST APIs and system integrations
• experience supporting and enhancing existing production applications
• familiarity with both on‑premises infrastructure and cloud platforms
• strong problem‑solving and debugging skills
• ability to write clear technical documentation
• strong communication skills and confidence working with technical and non‑technical stakeholders

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: 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 Melbourne CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art office environment with access to modern end of trip facilities.
• 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 Gabrielle Saudners for a confidential discussion.