Commonwealth Government – Solicitor/Associate

SYDNEY FULL TIME

Benefit from close interaction with principals of the firm, strong peer support and structured career track mentoring.
Exposure to act as a lawyer on procurement and probity matters for our government clients
Flexible work arrangements including remote working.
The Opportunity

We have a unique opportunity for a dynamic candidate to join our impressive and highly regarded Commonwealth Government practice as an Solicitor/Associate. The work is highly varied – it includes advising on procurement processes, reviewing contracts and probity advice in respect of all aspects of the tender process.

You will have great written skills, a sharp eye for detail, the ability to work well autonomously, while also enjoying collaborating with the broader team. Able to think strategically, make valuable contributions and bring great ideas to the table to help deliver an optimal experience to our

clients.

Scope of the role

The successful candidate will be engaged in:

Direct client access
Working closely with Patrick Rodgers & Brian Ambler
Supportive training and mentoring
Advising top-tier clients on procurement and probity liability, strategy and risk management
Ability to analyse information and provide concise, pragmatic and adaptable legal advice
Skills and experience

Specific skills and experience for this role include:

2 – 3 Years Procurement or government contract experience or Law degree
Analytical skills and legal reasoning
Some knowledge of probity, procurement and general commercial matters
Written skills including plain English
Interpersonal and communication skills
Hunger to learn
Drive to contribute to the success of the team and firm
‘Can do’ approach
Our offer to you

We offer our staff career development opportunities, and you will be encouraged to take ownership of the direction and pace of your career. We promote and reward talent based solely on merit, which allows all team members to reach their potential. We are committed to providing an environment that supports and encourages all team members to progress. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment where building relationships and high performance are celebrated and rewarded.

HWL Ebsworth is also committed to supporting flexible working arrangements for our employees to assist them in balancing their professional and personal commitments. To support this, the firm offers a flexible working arrangement whereby professional staff members can elect to work a portion of their week remotely.

We’re not your typical law firm

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers is Australia’s largest and fastest growing legal partnership, with offices in every state and territory in Australia. We provide legal advice to clients across a broad range of areas, which allows our team to experience working on an extremely diverse range of projects. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia has required us to be dynamic, nimble, forward thinking and committed to fostering a supportive working environment.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to Laura Harrison on lharrison@hwle.com.au. For any queries, please contact Laura Harrison on lharrison@hwle.com.au or 02 +138 2363 for a confidential discussion.

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.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply.