Lawyer | Associate

Hall & Wilcox; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

WFH equipment provided

Up to $500 equipment reimbursement

Parental leave 26 weeks

Breakfast provided

Diversity & inclusion programs

Career development

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox in Adelaide is seeking a Lawyer or Associate for a disputes-focused role. You will handle a broad mix of commercial and property litigation, insolvency and restructuring matters, and broader dispute resolution work with a national team.

The role suits a junior to mid-level disputes lawyer seeking responsibility and client contact, with ongoing opportunities to develop advocacy, commercial and technical skills within a supportive national practice.

Qualifications

• Broad mix of commercial and property litigation
• Insolvency and restructuring matters experience
• Drafting pleadings, affidavits and court documents
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Run and assist with commercial, property and general litigation matters from start to resolution
• Assist with insolvency and restructuring matters including creditor recovery and bankruptcy proceedings
• Assist with security enforcement and debt recovery
• Conduct legal research and provide commercially focused advice
• Prepare matters for mediation, hearings and trial, and brief counsel
• Manage deadlines and maintain client updates
• Collaborate with national firm clients and teams
• Contribute to business development and knowledge sharing

Skills

Dispute resolution

Commercial litigation

Insolvency & restructuring

Drafting pleadings

Court procedure knowledge

Job description

• Permanent, full-time position
• Our HW Evolve approach includes 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
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community

Make the smarter choice. Come thrive with us. Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you here.

About The Role And Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer or Associate to join the team in our Adelaide office. This is a dispute resolution focused role.

Working closely with our Adelaide partner and Special Counsel, you will work on a broad mix of commercial and property litigation, insolvency and restructuring matters and broader dispute resolution work, collaborating with colleagues across our national practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level disputes lawyer seeking interesting and varied work, direct client contact and genuine responsibility for their own files, while continuing to develop their technical, advocacy and commercial skills within a supportive national team.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• running and assisting with commercial, property and general litigation matters from initial instructions through to resolution, in courts and tribunals;
• assisting with insolvency and restructuring matters, including creditor recovery, statutory demands and winding up applications, bankruptcy proceedings, and claims by or against external administrators, liquidators and trustees in bankruptcy;
• assisting with security enforcement, including mortgagee and receiver actions, possession proceedings and debt recovery;
• conducting legal research and preparing clear, commercially focused advice on merits, risk and strategy;
• drafting letters of demand, pleadings, originating processes, interlocutory applications, affidavits, submissions, correspondence and other court documents;
• managing discovery and disclosure, document review, subpoenas and evidence gathering;
• preparing matters for mediation, settlement conferences, interlocutory hearings, hearings and trial, including attending court and appearing in less complex procedural matters where appropriate;
• preparing briefs to counsel and working with experts, external administrators and other stakeholders;
• negotiating and documenting settlements, including deeds of settlement and release;
• assisting with alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation, expert determination and arbitration;
• managing your own files and competing deadlines with appropriate supervision;
• developing strong working relationships with clients and providing regular matter updates;
• collaborating with lawyers across our national Property & Projects practice; and
• contributing to business development, knowledge-sharing and team initiatives.

About You

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• between two and four years’ post-admission experience;
• experience in commercial litigation, property litigation or broader dispute resolution matters;
• experience in insolvency and restructuring matters, such as creditor recovery, statutory demands, winding up or bankruptcy proceedings, or acting for or against external administrators and trustees;
• familiarity with South Australian and federal court procedure, including the Supreme, District, Magistrates and Federal Courts;
• an interest in building a long-term career in dispute resolution and insolvency;
• experience drafting pleadings, affidavits, submissions, advice and commercial correspondence;
• experience preparing matters for mediation, hearings and trial, including briefing counsel;
• strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• clear and concise written and verbal communication skills;
• excellent attention to detail and organisational skills;
• the ability to manage competing priorities and progress matters efficiently;
• a strong client-service focus and commercially minded approach;
• the ability to work autonomously while knowing when to seek guidance; and
• a collaborative and proactive approach to working within a national team.

About Us

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver 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.

We were recently named Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re known for Smarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.

We are also known for having a great culture that values people and that lives our purpose and values - our Hallmarks.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive - everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disability 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 Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.