Litigation Associate: Direct Partner Access & Fast-Track to Partnership

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unrivalled career pathways

Culture

Prestige

Job summary

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers’ Darwin office is recruiting a Litigation Lawyer with strong experience in commercial disputes. You will gain exposure to a diverse range of matters including regulatory investigations, construction disputes and high-stakes litigation, working within a collaborative national network and with direct client access.

The role emphasizes independent matter management while contributing to a supportive team culture, with opportunities for partnership progression in a meritocratic

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Commercial litigation

Advocacy

Negotiation

Job description

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers’ Darwin office is recruiting a Litigation Lawyer with strong experience in commercial disputes. You will gain exposure to a diverse range of matters including regulatory investigations, construction disputes and high-stakes litigation, working within a collaborative national network and with direct client access.

The role emphasizes independent matter management while contributing to a supportive team culture, with opportunities for partnership progression in a meritocratic