Associate/Senior Associate – Sydney

Be part of one of Australia’s leading banking litigation and insolvency legal practices. Broaden your experience by working with multiple partners and a dynamic and engaged team across a diverse range of insolvency, lending and non-lending loss matters.

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 1700 people. HWLE has one of Australia’s leading banking litigation and insolvency legal practices. Our lawyers advise and act for major Australian banks and other financial institutions on lending loss and non-lending loss matters ranging from secured recoveries to defending significant claims made against the banks.

The opportunity: We have a unique opportunity for an Associate and Senior Associate to join our highly regarded Sydney Litigation practice, working primarily in the banking litigation and insolvency team. As part of this team, you will work closely with partners on a diverse and engaging mix of matters, including secured recoveries, non-lending loss disputes, and complex insolvency cases. You will enjoy a balance of autonomy on certain matters and collaborative engagement on larger-scale disputes. Our work spans State, Federal, and appellate jurisdictions, and given our national client base, there are also opportunities to work with colleagues in other offices around the country. Our team regularly advises and acts for voluntary administrators, receivers, liquidators, trustees in bankruptcy, secured and unsecured creditors in all aspects of the insolvency and restructuring process. This role offers the chance to work on top-tier matters and engage with a prominent national client base.

You’ll be busy with:

• Working with banks, lenders & insolvency practitioners
• Working on a range of insolvency matters, both advisory & litigious

To succeed in this role, ideally you’ll have:

• 3-5 years PAE
• Strategic and critical thinking capabilities
• Strong leadership skills to assist in developing our junior cohort
• Strong practice management and attention to detail

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.
• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD amidst a fast-paced, high-networking legal community.
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
• Impact: 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 submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 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 Steve Lalic for a confidential discussion.