Associate - Litigation - Darwin

HWLE Lawyers; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HWLE Lawyers is seeking a Litigation Lawyer for its Darwin office to handle a broad range of matters in a collaborative, nationwide environment. You will gain exposure to commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, and high-stakes litigation with direct client access.

The role supports a close-knit team, with pathways to partnership and a meritocracy-driven culture. Applicants will have 2+ years in commercial litigation and strong advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PAE in commercial litigation or equivalent experience.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while working with a team.
• Experience advising/representing clients in high-stakes disputes.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse range of commercial litigation matters and dispute resolution.
• Assist with medical negligence disputes and other listed matters.
• Advise on workers' compensation and regulatory investigations as needed.
• Contribute to banking, finance, construction, and estate dispute work.
• Collaborate with national network and direct client access.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Advocacy

Independent work

Job description

• 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, and 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:

• 2+ years PAE 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; and
• 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. 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.
• 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.