Associate/Senior Associate

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time
Be part of one of Australia's leading banking litigation and insolvency legal practices.Broaden your experience by working with multiple partners and a dynamic, engaged team across a diverse range of insolvency, lending, and non-lending loss matters.Enjoy generous leave policies, including purchased, parental, and performance reward leave.Flexible 3:2 work arrangements.About us

HWL Ebsworth is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia demonstrates that our differences are genuine. We deliver first-class legal advice to government and commercial clients across all Australian states and territories. We have over 270 partners and 1700 staff nationwide.

Our banking litigation and insolvency practice is among Australia's leading teams. We advise and act for major Australian banks and financial institutions on lending loss and non-lending loss matters, including secured recoveries and defending significant claims against banks.

The opportunity

We are offering a unique opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our highly regarded Sydney Litigation team, primarily working within the banking litigation and insolvency group. You will collaborate closely with partners on a variety of matters, including secured recoveries, non-lending loss disputes, and complex insolvency cases.

This role offers a mix of autonomy on certain matters and collaborative work on larger disputes. Our work covers State, Federal, and appellate courts, with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across our national offices. Our team regularly advises and represents voluntary administrators, receivers, liquidators, trustees in bankruptcy, and both secured and unsecured creditors in insolvency and restructuring proceedings.

This position provides the chance to work on top-tier cases and engage with a prominent national client base.

You'll be busy with
  • Working with banks, lenders, and insolvency practitioners
  • Lending loss and non-lending loss matters
  • Handling a range of insolvency issues, both advisory and litigious
To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have
  • 3-5 years PAE
  • Strategic and critical thinking skills
  • Strong leadership abilities to mentor junior staff
  • Excellent practice management and attention to detail
What we offer
  • Unrivalled career pathways: Our merit-based promotion system offers clear career development opportunities. Our size, experience range, and competitive pricing enable your success. Our solicitor-to-partner ratio allows for better mentoring and client engagement. Our 180-day career forecasting sessions support your progression.
  • Location: Our modern office is centrally located in Sydney CBD, within a vibrant legal community.
  • Culture: Join a firm known for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
  • Prestige: Be part of a firm consistently ranked among Australia's top legal practices, with nationally recognized work.
How to apply

To apply, submit your CV via the 'Apply' button. Applicants must have full Australian work rights and a valid practising certificate. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

HWL Ebsworth is committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. We value diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact Laura Harrison for a confidential discussion.

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