Senior Associate/Special Counsel
2 days ago
- A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
- Broaden your experience with a leading national commercial, technology and payments practice
- Stimulating work with great clients
About us
HWLE 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 Corporate and Commercial team comprises of 35 people across a number of speciality areas including but not limited to corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, commercial contracting, payments, technology and state & federal tax.
The opportunity
Join our highly regarded Brisbane technology, sourcing and payments practice led by partners Yuban Moodley and Michael Boughey. You'll be predominately working for Yuban Moodley acting for a variety of private and Government clients in relation to complex commercial contracts, procurement, technology, payments, IP and data. The practice is national, so you'll get direct client access and work with clients throughout Australia.
About you
We are looking for:
- corporate, commercial, technology and/or financial services lawyers who have the skill set and passion to draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts;
- lawyers who have experience or are interested in working in a number of sectors including in the public sector, financial services sector, technology sector, and health sector;
- lawyers who have 4+ years PAE;
- lawyers with good working knowledge of contract law and good drafting skills;
- lawyers with a track record of advising on and delivering transactions for clients; and
- appetite to mentor our brilliant junior cohort.
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.
- Impact: 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. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
HWLE 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.
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