Careers

• Be based in the heart of the action at St Georges Terrace
• Broaden your experience with a rapidly growing litigation practice
• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements
• Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave

About us

HWL Ebsworth is Australia's largest and fastest growing legal partnership, with offices in every state and territory in Australia. We are an independent, nationally integrated, full service commercial law firm, providing tailored and commercially oriented legal services to our clients. The firm has continued to go from strength to strength firmly establishing itself as a market leader with an exceptional presence in the Australian legal market.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a high performing Associate/Solicitor to join our highly regarded Perth Insolvency and Commercial Litigation practice, led by Alison Robertson and Carmen Boothman. You will be a part of a subteam of 13 lawyers and paralegals. We act for national and international clients on a diverse range of projects. You'll get direct client access and scope to team up with our national colleagues.

Day to day, you'll be busy with:

• handling complex corporate disputes, focusing on insolvency matters for large-scale corporations;
• representing corporate clients in insolvency proceedings, including restructuring and enforcement actions;
• working closely with corporate clients, including major banks and insolvency practitioner firms, providing high-quality service and strategic legal advice; and
• assisting in complex insolvency disputes, including high stakes court proceedings, negotiation strategies, and settlements.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have:

• 2+ years post admission experience within litigation;
• strong insolvency background;
• strong client management skills;
• strategic and critical thinking capability;
• excellent communication skills;
• ability to manage a high volume of work and tight deadlines in a fast paced environment; and
• for more senior candidates, leadership skills and an interest in developing our up-and-coming 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. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance
• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Perth 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.
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
• 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 and cover letter via the 'Apply' link. For any queries, please contact Gabrielle on gmsaunders@hwle.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practicing 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 for a confidential discussion.