Associate and Senior Associate

Dispute Resolution | MelbournePermanent, full-time positionsHybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipmentReward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progressionLearning and career development programs for all roles and levelsFlexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leaveFree daily breakfast, office drinks and social eventsGenuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firmLearn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: About the roles and teamWe have exciting opportunities for an Associate and Senior Associate (experienced lawyers) to join our Dispute Resolution section, based in our Melbourne office.Our Dispute Resolution section has over 115 team members nationally working across all facets of commercial dispute resolution and litigation, including commercial and contractual disputes, banking and financial services litigation, intellectual property, insolvency, public sector, property and construction disputes, regulatory investigations and tax disputes.These roles offer varied and complex work in the areas of commercial and public sector litigation. They are fantastic hands-on roles, with significant learning, development and progression opportunities, and the opportunity to work with interesting clients and complex matters.You will be responsible for:advising on high level and complex commercial and public sector litigation matters;acting on behalf of, and advising, all levels of government on a diverse range of administrative law and commercial dispute matters;negotiation and alternative dispute resolution;drafting court documents, advices, pleadings, preparation of evidence, briefs to counsel and correspondence; andproviding specialist legal advice on complex legal issues, including statutory interpretation, administrative law, compulsory acquisition and commercial disputes.About youYou will ideally have the following skills and experience:between 3 and 8 years of post-admission experience in Australia is essential;a strong academic record;experience in general commercial litigation and/or public law, ideally from a large or medium sized law firm;a strong desire to work on commercial litigation and public sector matters, including compulsory land acquisition;strong communication and drafting skills, with outstanding attention to detail;the ability to confidently run matters through dispute resolution processes; andthe ability to handle a busy workload with competing timelines.About usHall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.Hear from our people about what it's like to work at HW: Some of our recent awards and citations include:Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 Client Choice AwardsRanked 7th in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024 and 2025Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law AwardsWorkplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.We are also renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website.Apply nowLet's connect. Click apply to submit your application.At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, for a confidential discussion.This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.LI-KC1