BRISBANE | FULL TIME
- A true meritocracy model – be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous leave policies including purchase, 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 283 partners and over 1,700 people.
The opportunity
Our highly regarded Brisbane General insurance practice, led by Andrew Cheetham, is looking for an Associate to join this high performing team. The successful candidate will be involved with advising and acting for international insurers on some of Australia’s most prominent current disputes, multimillion dollar common law claims, class actions, remediation programs as well as high profile regulatory investigations and prosecutions. There is also an opportunity to work closely with the firm’s corporate and government clients in providing policy advice, in the defence of claims and the development of preventative risk strategies.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- 2+ years PAE;
- understanding of financial and commercial lines;
- strategic and critical thinking capability;
- strong written and verbal skills, particularly with writing advices;
- motivated, can-do approach. Ability to think outside the box and provide value-adding solutions to clients; and
- among senior candidates, 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 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.
- 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 Torres Strait Islander community.