Solicitor - Commonwealth Government (Procurement) - Sydney

Sydney, NSW, Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Flexible work arrangements

Friendly culture

Job summary

HWLE is seeking a high-performing lawyer to join the Commonwealth Government (Procurement) team. You will work on government procurement matters, tenders and bespoke contracting, with direct client contact and mentoring from a respected partner.

The role spans diverse industries and requires strong drafting and advisory skills, plus a drive for professional growth and high performance within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PAE in legal practice.
• Strong drafting and advisory writing skills.
• Experience with government procurement or tendering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and advise on government contracts and procurements.
• Provide client-facing guidance and direct stakeholder engagement.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to a high-performing culture.

Skills

Client engagement

Drafting & advice writing

Commercial contracts

Education

LLB or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Legal research databases

Job description

• Enjoy transparent progression opportunities, bonus structures, generous leave policies and a supportive, high performing culture.
• Join a team where the work is varied, meaningful, and spans a broad range of industries.
• Work directly with a highly respected Partner who is committed to mentoring lawyers at all stages of their careers.

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 are seeking a high-performing lawyer to join our Commonwealth Government (Procurement) team, led by Patrick Rodgers. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys the commercial side of legal practice and is interested in working with government clients, procurement processes, major tenders, and bespoke contracting arrangements.

The work is varied, meaningful, and spans a broad range of industries and essential services.

You will work directly with an approachable and highly respected Partner who is committed to mentoring lawyers at all stages of their careers. From day one, you will enjoy:

• Direct client contact and stakeholder engagement
• Exposure to significant government procurement and tendering projects
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial contracts
• A high level of autonomy and responsibility
• Merit-based career progression
• Hands-on mentoring and development

The matters are diverse and often involve critical infrastructure and service delivery projects, providing exposure to complex commercial arrangements that have a tangible impact on communities across Australia.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 2+ years PAE
• well-developed interpersonal and communication skills;
• excellent drafting and advice writing skills; and

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 compared to our competitors. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Work-Life Balance:We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
• Impact:Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply.

HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Gianni Sgualdino - **********@hwle.com.au for a confidential discussion.