Corporate & Commercial – Lawyer

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Hwl Ebsworth Full time

BRISBANE | FULL TIME

  • Broaden your experience with a leading national commercial, technology and payments practice
  • Stimulating work with great clients
  • Fast-tracked and transparent career progression

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 over 1700 people. Our Brisbane Corporate and Commercial team comprises of 35 people across a number of speciality areas including but not limited to corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, commercial contracting, payments, technology and state & federal tax.

The opportunity

Join our highly regarded Brisbane technology, sourcing and payments practice led by partners Michael Boughey, Yuban Moodley & Bill Singleton. You’ll be acting for a variety of private and Government clients in relation to complex commercial contracts, procurement, technology, IP, payments, and data. The practice is national so you’ll get direct client access and work with clients throughout Australia.

About you

We are looking for:

  • corporate, commercial, technology and/or financial services lawyers who have the skill set and passion to draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts;
  • lawyers who have experience or are interested in working in a number of sectors including in the public sector, technology sector, financial services sector and health sector;
  • lawyers who have 3+ years PAE;
  • lawyers with good working knowledge of contract law and good drafting skills;
  • lawyers with a track record of advising on and delivering transactions for clients;
  • appetite to mentor our brilliant junior cohort.

What we offer

  • Great clients: We act for a great range of clients including many major private and public sector organisations, as well as SMEs.
  • Great work: We offer stimulating and challenging work and the opportunity to advise on first-to-market transactions.
  • National practice: We advise clients and work on transactions throughout Australia.
  • Opportunity: We provide an opportunity for corporate lawyers and other transactional lawyers to develop a career advising on commercial contracts, procurement, technology, IP, payments and data.
  • 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 Brisbane office comes with a childcare centre, end-of-trip facilities and a spectacular rooftop with CBD views.
  • 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 send your CV and cover letter to Violet Rush on vrush@hwle.com.au.

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.



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