Highly Regarded Senior Associate

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia HWL Ebsworth Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly regarded Senior Associate to join our impressive and highly regarded Commonwealth Government practice in Sydney.

As a Senior Associate, you will have great written skills, a sharp eye for detail, the ability to work well autonomously, while also enjoying collaborating with the broader team. You will be able to think strategically, make valuable contributions and bring great ideas to the table to help deliver an optimal experience to our clients.

The successful candidate will be engaged in direct client access, working closely with Alex Ottaway and other fee-earners, supportive training and mentoring, advising top-tier clients on liability, strategy and risk management, and providing concise, pragmatic and adaptable legal advice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct client access
  • Working closely with Alex Ottaway and other fee-earners
  • Supportive training and mentoring
  • Advising top-tier clients on liability, strategy and risk management
  • Providing concise, pragmatic and adaptable legal advice

Requirements:

  • 4+ years PAE
  • Analytical skills and legal reasoning
  • Proficiency in commercial, construction and contract law
  • Written skills including plain English
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Hunger to learn
  • Solid work ethic
  • Drive to contribute to the success of the team and firm
  • 'Can do' approach
  • Interest in marketing and BD (eg preparing and delivering client presentations)

About Us

HWL Ebsworth is Australia's largest and fastest growing legal partnership, with offices in every state and territory in Australia. We provide legal advice to clients across a broad range of areas, which allows our team to experience working on an extremely diverse range of projects. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia has required us to be dynamic, nimble, forward thinking and committed to fostering a supportive working environment.

Career Development Opportunities

We offer our staff career development opportunities, and you will be encouraged to take ownership of the direction and pace of your career. We promote and reward talent based solely on merit, which allows all team members to reach their potential. We are committed to providing an environment that supports and encourages all team members to progress.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is around $180,000 per annum, plus benefits such as flexible work arrangements, career development opportunities and a supportive working environment.



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