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Solicitor/Associate - Property - Sydney

  • 492487
  • Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Permanent Full time
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  • Be part of the growing Property Practice
  • Benefit from close interaction with partners and mentoring from senior lawyers
  • Flexible 3:2 work arrangements
  • Generous leave policies including purchased, parental leave, 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. Firmwide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

 

The opportunity

We are currently looking for a Solicitor or Associate to join our Property Practice Group. You will have direct partner contact and be mentored by Peter Barakate, together within a collaborative and relaxed team. You will also by supported by specialist junior lawyers, graduates, paralegals and conveyancers. Peter is passionate about actively supporting his team for personal and professional development.

 

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

  • 3+ years PAE
  • experience in commercial property
  • property acquisitions
  • complex property transactions for both government and private sector
  • an understanding of NSW property law
  • the ability to undertake transaction management through the use of PEXA
  • good interpersonal skills to be able to engage with clients and other parties
  • desire to develop your career in property
  • a 'can do' approach/Team player

 

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 a 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 Sydney 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.
  • 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 Laura Harrison for a confidential discussion.

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