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Solicitor - Commonwealth Government (Procurement) - Sydney
- 493024
- Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Permanent Full time
- Enjoy transparent progression opportunities, bonus structures, generous leave policies and a supportive, high performing culture.
- Join a team where the work is varied, meaningful, and spans a broad range of industries.
- Work directly with a highly respected Partner who is committed to mentoring lawyers at all stages of their careers.
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 are seeking a high-performing lawyer to join our Commonwealth Government (Procurement) team, led by Patrick Rodgers. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys the commercial side of legal practice and is interested in working with government clients, procurement processes, major tenders, and bespoke contracting arrangements.
The work is varied, meaningful, and spans a broad range of industries and essential services.
You will work directly with an approachable and highly respected Partner who is committed to mentoring lawyers at all stages of their careers. From day one, you will enjoy:
- Direct client contact and stakeholder engagement
- Exposure to significant government procurement and tendering projects
- Drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial contracts
- A high level of autonomy and responsibility
- Merit-based career progression
- Hands-on mentoring and development
The matters are diverse and often involve critical infrastructure and service delivery projects, providing exposure to complex commercial arrangements that have a tangible impact on communities across Australia.
To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have
- 2+ years PAE
- well-developed interpersonal and communication skills;
- excellent drafting and advice writing skills; and
- a desire to develop your career in private legal practice.
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 work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
- 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 Gianni Sgualdino - gsgualdino@hwle.com.au for a confidential discussion.
