▷ (Apply Now) Senior Associate - Litigation - Adelaide

- Broaden your experience with one of the largest and fastest growing legal partnerships in Australia
- A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
- 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 Regulatory Practice, Government, Banking and Finance, Insolvency, Construction, Intellectual Property and Media and Communications.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic candidate to join our highly regarded Adelaide Litigation practice. You’ll work within a motivated team of skilled lawyers across litigation matters, led by Partner Peter Campbell. In this role, you’ll gain exposure across a broad range of areas including Commercial Litigation, Regulatory Practice, Media and Communications Law, Intellectual Property, Competition and Consumer Law, and Privacy. You’ll enjoy direct client access and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues nationally. You/'ll be busy with:

- supporting the Litigation partner by managing a variety of litigation matters;
- mentoring junior solicitors and associates;
- maintaining strong relationships with key clients; and
- providing assessments and advice to clients and internal teams.

To succeed in this role, ideally you/'ll have

- 5+ years PAE within litigation;
- a broad scope of litigation experience across multiple jurisdictions;
- 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.
- Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible 3:2 work arrangements.
- 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' link. For any queries, please contact Anthony Gosti on agosti@hwle.com.au for a confidential discussion. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practicing 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 for a confidential discussion.

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