Expressions of Interest - Public Law Lawyers
Seeking expressions of interest for permanent full-time or part-time positions.Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment.Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression.Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels.Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave.Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events.Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm.When it comes to culture, flexibility, innovation and Smarter Law, we don't just talk the talk - we walk the walk. Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you:
bit.ly/HWbenefitsAbout the opportunities and teamThere has never been a better time to join Hall & Wilcox as we are celebrating our firm's appointment to the Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel across all five of the substantive legal areas.We are pleased to now invite expressions of interest from lawyers at all levels, from junior lawyer through to Special Counsel, to come and be a part of our growing team and to embrace the immense opportunities that being a part of Hall & Wilcox offers.We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have experience working with or for the Commonwealth Government.You will sit within our national Dispute Resolution section, which is comprised of over 100 team members nationally. We provide the full range of legal services to our public sector clients, bringing both deep expertise and a fresh perspective to their matters, and leveraging our leading and established practices across insurance and commercial law. We partner with clients at all levels of government, with key clients including the Commonwealth Government, local councils, the Victorian and New South Wales State Governments and other large corporate entities.About youYou will ideally have the following skills and experience:Between 1 and 8 years of post-admission experience working in or for the public sector.Experience working in or with the Commonwealth government on Commonwealth government matters will be highly regarded, but is not essential.You must have a strong desire to work on public sector matters and an interest in contributing to the growth and success of our Commonwealth government practice.Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills, with outstanding attention to detail.Strong verbal and written communication skills.The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a supportive and collaborative team.The ability to confidently run matters, as well as the ability to handle a busy workload with competing timelines.About usHall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of more than 1150 people, including over 145 partners, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.Some of our recent awards and citations include:Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards.Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024.Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018.Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards.We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.We are also renowned for Smarter Law, which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website.Apply nowLet's connect. Click apply to submit your expression of interest.At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.We are also committed to supporting candidates with disabilities so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager, at ****** for a confidential discussion.This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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