Senior Associate/Special Counsel

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. Nationally the firm features over 270 Partners and more than 1700 people.

- Highly regarded, reputable Employment Practice with access to a range of diverse matters and clients.

- Flexible 3:2 working arrangements, generous leave policies including paid parental leave.

- Clear and transparent path to progression.

- A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures

The opportunity

Join a forward thinking firm with a strong focus on real career progression. You will be provided with a unique opportunity to learn from Partners Chris Egan and Karli Evans and their teams, who are highly regarded in the industry and have been recognised in the Doyle’s and Best Lawyers Guides. Our Workplace Relations & Safety team advises large and medium corporate clients, insurers and government and statutory authorities. The practice is busy and growing further with high profile and high quality work in industrial relations, health and safety, investigations and employment matters. You will work with a supportive and collaborative team, enjoy a healthy work life balance, be able to participate in pro bono matters and access a transparent pathway for promotion.

To succeed in this role

- 5+ years PAE

- demonstrated experience or appetite to step into running contentious and/or non-contentious employment matters, e.g. safety, enterprise bargaining, unfair dismissal, investigations and general advisory work.

- sound understanding of workplace relations, industrial relations and safety law as well as experience providing advice on employment matters across a range of commercial transactions.

- excellent problem solving skills, and an eye for detail.

- for senior candidates, appetite for mentoring our 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. 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 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.

- 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 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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