Senior Associate/ Special Counsel

2 weeks ago


City of Melbourne, Australia HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Full time

- Join one of the largest and fastest growing Property teams in Australia
- Be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures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.

The opportunity

We have a unique opportunity to join our highly regarded Melbourne property team. Our Partners, Rupert Lugo and Sarah Rizk are growing their team at the more senior level.

You will work on top tier matters, work with our prominent client base and among senior candidates, the assist in developing our exceptional group of junior lawyers. Youll have the opportunity to run complex commercial, industrial, retail and residential transactions, acquisitions, bulk developments and complex leasing matters, plus you can also gain exposure our renewable energy practice.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

- from 4+ years PAE
- experience in property development and commercial transactions
- transactional/commercial leasing experience (office, industrial and retail) acting for both landlords and tenants
- strong interpersonal skills to work with our wider team and clients

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.
- 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.
- Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne 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.

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 Gabrielle Saunders for a confidential discussion.

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