At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team tackling diverse litigation matters and high-profile cases.
- Company: National market-leading law firm with a friendly, inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Generous leave policies, clear career pathways, and mentoring opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a firm that values diverse perspectives and promotes talent based on merit.
- Why this job: Fast-track your legal career in a supportive environment with direct Partner access.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial litigation and strong advocacy skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Join a national market-leading full-service commercial law firm with direct Partner access. A true meritocracy model - a clear pathway to partnership for those seeking to advance their career. Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave.
About us: HWLE 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 1900 people.
The opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Lawyer to join our highly regarded and growing Darwin office. Working within a close-knit and collaborative team, you will gain exposure to a diverse range of matters across:
- Commercial litigation
- Medical negligence
- Estate disputes
- Historical abuse and institutional liability
- Workers' compensation
- Banking and finance
- Construction disputes
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile matters for government agencies, major institutions, ASX-listed companies, and private sector clients. In this role, you will work with a diverse client base including government bodies, ASX-listed companies, financial institutions, and private enterprises. You will benefit from direct client access and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across our national network.
You will be involved in:
- Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
- Medical negligence disputes
- Workers' compensation matters
- Banking and finance disputes
- Construction and infrastructure disputes
- Contract disputes
- Estate matters
- Regulatory investigations
- Administrative law and judicial review matters
- Child welfare work
- Historical abuse and institutional liability claims
- Insolvency and debt recovery
- Employment dispute resolution
- Native title dispute resolution
To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have:
- Experience within commercial litigation
- Experience advising and representing clients in high-stakes disputes
- Exposure to the Northern Territory jurisdiction is desirable but not essential
- Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
- The ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively within a team
What we offer:
- Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit.
- 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.
HWLE 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 Anthony Gosti for a confidential discussion.
Associate/Solicitor – Darwin employer: HWLE Lawyers
HWLE is an exceptional employer, offering a true meritocracy where your contributions directly influence your career progression. Located in Brisbane, our vibrant culture fosters collaboration and networking, complemented by unrivalled career pathways and a commitment to inclusivity. Join us to work on stimulating projects with diverse clients while enjoying a supportive environment that values your unique perspective.
