Senior Associate

• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
• Work for down to earth, dynamic Partners across a huge variety of corporate and commercial matters
• 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

Due to growth, we have a unique senior opportunity within our Melbourne Corporate and Commercial team. You'll be predominantly working alongside Partners Laura Young and Teresa Torcasio but have access to other Partners in our Corporate and Commercial practice (which has circa 75 professional staff including 19 Partners).

Laura's and Teresa's practices are dynamic, covering a broad range of areas and industries, with clients across the private, public and government sector. Their team is made up of bright and ambitious lawyers across a range of levels from Special Counsel to Graduates. Working with this team you will be involved in a broad range of complex commercial matters. You'll be busy with strategic transactions including share and business sales and acquisitions, acting as an extension of the firm's clients' legal teams including on commercial contracting matters, providing commercially driven and strategic advice on risk, assisting on small, medium and large procurement activities and tenders, and drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a broad range of commercial contracts. These contracts include confidentiality arrangements, tenders and procurement documents, transport and logistics contracts, goods and services agreements, subcontractor arrangements, heads of agreement, sponsorships, consultancy agreements, terms & conditions/credit applications, non-disclosure agreements, shareholders' deeds, joint venture arrangements, partnerships, and manufacturing and distribution arrangements.

The team also specialises in the Australian Consumer Law and Modern Slavery, so you will be involved in consumer complaints, unfair terms reviews, advising on risks, rights and obligations of clients who are buyers and sellers of goods and services, as well as on modern slavery compliance matters including the preparation of modern slavery statements and modern slavery risk assessments.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 5+ years PAE
• Experience across a range of complex general commercial matters
• A client-focussed, commercial mindset
• Appetite to mentor 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 many firms, our Solicitor to Partner ratio allows for greater mentoring and more meaningful 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.
• 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.
• 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. HWLE Lawyers also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE Lawyers 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.