Careers

• Broaden your experience and play a hands-on role in shaping a fast-growing, dynamic practice
• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
• An uncapped opportunity to contribute and impact matters while developing your skills

About us

HWLE Lawyers 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 1700 people. Our Brisbane Workplace Relations & Safety practice group is rapidly growing after recently welcoming Partner Chris Shelley into the HWLE team.

The opportunity

Our Workplace Relations & Safety team, led by Chris Shelley, advises a diverse client base including major corporates, government bodies and statutory authorities across all sectors. This role reflects an opportunity to obtain hands-on experience on the full spectrum of workplace matters. The team takes a collaborative approach, working alongside clients to deliver commercial solutions that deliver results. Joining this team means exposure to challenging workplace relations and safety issues, with opportunities to be actively involved in intricate and high-level investigations.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• Experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with a willingness to develop further expertise;
• Exposure to advising on employment and workplace safety issues;
• General litigation experience will be viewed favourably;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with sound analytical ability;
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, while beginning to develop client relationships and take ownership of matters under supervision;
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for building expertise in workplace relations and contributing to the growth of the 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.
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• 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. 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.

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 to Gianni Sgualdino for a confidential discussion.