Careers

• Work in an established and successful Environment and Planning Law practice in Brisbane
• Strong team culture, support and mentoring at all levels
• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures

About us

HWL Ebsworth is Australia’s largest and fastest growing legal partnership, with offices in every State and Territory in Australia. Nationally the firm features over 283 Partners and more than 1,700 people.

The opportunity

Our Brisbane Environment & Planning team continues to grow, and has an opportunity for a junior to Associate level solicitor. The team specialises in advising and acting for public and private sector clients in relation to planning and development matters in Queensland, and issues affecting developers and industry, local government, and environmental protection matters.

In this role you will work closely with the Partner, Peter Bittner, and a team of highly motivated and specialist lawyers, who have a strong team culture, and foster mentoring at all levels. You will gain significant experience in all aspects of town planning and environmental law in Queensland. With a diverse range of clients including large residential, industrial and retail developers, resource companies, infrastructure providers, local governments, and entities in the gas and electricity fields. You will advise on large and complex developments, working closely with our clients and their consultants to assist in delivering outstanding outcomes, including where necessary, challenges in the Planning & Environment court, Land Court, Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the High Court of Australia.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• interest in Environment & Planning areas of law;
• a desire to build a career in a well-respected and established practice where your future is based upon your merit;
• strategic and critical thinking capabilities;
• ability to build relationships with clients and other members of the team; and
• ability to work autonomously on matters.

Past experience in this practice area is not necessary.

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 Brisbane office comes with a childcare centre, end-of-trip facilities and a spectacular rooftop with CBD views and for hosting events.
• 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 via the Apply function on this page for any queries, please contact Gianni Sgualdino on gsgualdino@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.