Commercial Government – Junior Solicitor

4 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Hwl Ebsworth Full time

CANBERRA | FULL TIME

  • Opportunity for a junior lawyer to work on important, high-value and complex Commonwealth government transactions
  • A true meritocracy model – be promoted based on your contribution
  • Flexible work arrangements and generous leave policies including purchase, parental and performance reward leave

About us

HWL Ebsworth is Australia’s largest legal partnership, with offices in every state and territory in Australia and over 280 Partners. Our team is growing in response to high-profile Government projects. We have exciting opportunities to join our dynamic Commercial team in Canberra and Sydney working with partners Elizabeth Skelly and Rachel Bannikoff.

This team advises on major projects, and general procurement, contracting and commercial matters for a variety of Australian Government clients. We are looking for candidates with a desire to develop their skills and knowledge in this area, primarily working with the Department of Defence through our commercial advisory practice with HWLE Consulting. You will also have the opportunity to develop your legal skills on general commercial and contract law matters, and major procurements (including ICT projects) for other Australian Government clients.

The opportunity

We have career-defining opportunities for graduates or recently admitted lawyers to join our highly regarded Commercial and Government Projects team. As part of the team, you will be working on some of the most complex and strategic procurement and projects advice and transactions for the country’s largest and most interesting Australian Government clients. This is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level and be a part of a large and growing practice. In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • strategic and complex major project work for Australian Government;
  • general commercial and contract advisory work;
  • preparing and reviewing approach to market documentation and contracts; and
  • advising on all stages of the procurement lifecycle – design, collaborative tendering processes, industry engagement, tender evaluations, tender negotiations and contract management and performance.

Ideally you will have:

  • 0-2 years PAE;
  • an interest in working on government transactions, procurement and commercial matters;
  • good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to deal with clients and other parties;
  • ability to draft clear and concise communications; and
  • the desire to develop your career in one of the most sought after Commercial and Government Projects teams in Australia.

Candidates should have the ability and willingness to apply for a AGSVA Baseline clearance (or preferably hold a Baseline clearance).

Our offering

  • 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 unique value proposition 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.
  • Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance and wellbeing.
  • 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 for a confidential discussion.

Applicants must be Australian citizens. HWL Ebsworth strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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