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Special Counsel - Litigation - Adelaide
- Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Permanent Full time
- Permanent Part time
- Be based in the heart of the action at the brand-new offices at 83 Pirie with a wellness centre and end of trip facilities
- A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures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 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 Adelaide Litigation team consists of over 30 professionals, working across a range of specialist areas including Construction, Government, Banking and Finance, Insolvency, and Media and Communications.
The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic candidate to join our highly regarded Adelaide Litigation practice group. You’ll work within a motivated team of skilled lawyers across Commercial, Banking, and Insolvency matters, led by Partner Wendy Jones. In this role, you’ll be exposed to a broad range of complex and interesting litigation, with a focus on insolvency. You’ll enjoy direct client access and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues nationally. You'll be busy with:
- supporting the Litigation partner by leading matters and mentoring junior solicitors and associates
- managing and leading commercial and insolvency-related litigation
- maintaining strong relationships with key clients such as insolvency firms, financial institutions and corporate clients
- providing assessments and litigation advice to clients and internal teams
To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have
- 7+ years PAE within litigation
- a broad scope of commercial litigation experience across multiple jurisdictions
- previous experience in complex banking recovery and insolvency matters (highly regarded)
- strategic and critical thinking capability
- strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills; and
- willingness to work as part of cohesive local team and alongside a diverse range of colleagues and practice areas locally and nationally
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
- Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Adelaide 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' 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 Anthony Gosti for a confidential discussion.
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