Careers

• Work closely with leading Partners on complex, high value banking andfinance transactions
• Advise Big 4 banks, credit funds and major corporate borrowers across diverse financing matters
• Build your profile in a collaborative team with real opportunities to mentor and grow others

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 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 Solicitor or Associate to join our Banking & Finance practice group. You will gain valuable experience working alongside Partners Peter Kay, Sheranga Fernando and Sarah Carroll.

Our Banking & Finance team acts for all Big 4 domestic banks, major non-bank lenders, overseas lenders and significant corporate borrowers on bilateral, club and syndicated lending transactions. Our work spans property and construction finance, retirement and aged care financing, agri finance, acquisition finance and general corporate finance matters.

Ideally you might have

• 2+ years PAE in a recognised banking and finance practice in Australia or overseas
• strategic and critical thinking capabilities with strong commercial judgement
• appetite to develop and mentor our junior cohort
• excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• ability to manage transactions efficiently and work directly with clients
• a collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in a high performing team

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our firm is a true meritocracy, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and client base 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 planning sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Location: We are conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. 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 known for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.

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

• 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 Saunders for a confidential discussion.