Careers

• Accelerated progression with real partner access
• Work alongside leading Partners Jamie Restas and Cam Steele on high value Corporate & Commercial work
• Transparent, structured bonuses and generous leave policies (purchased, parental and performance reward leave)

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 high performing Solicitor or Associate to join our highly regarded Adelaide Corporate & Commercial practice working alongside Partners Jamie Restas and Cam Steele. You'll work on an interesting mix of M&A (including foreign investment advice), ECM (including employee share schemes advice), general commercial advice, corporate governance and procurement for a diverse range of clients. You'll get direct client access and scope to team up with our national colleagues.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 1-3+ years PAE
• strategic and critical thinking capability
• willingness to work as part of cohesive local team and alongside a diverse range of colleagues and practice areas locally and nationally
• good working knowledge of contract and trust law and strong drafting skills
• 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
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible 3:2 work arrangements
• Location: Our brand-new office is conveniently located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD at 83 Pirie Street. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art office environment with access to modern end of trip facilities
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture, and a close-knit and stable corporate team including several team members who have worked with existing partners for more than 10 years
• 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. HWL Ebsworth 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 Anthony Gosti for a confidential discussion.