- 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 prospect 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.

How to apply To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via the 'Apply' link. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia 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 Anthony Gosti - [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

📌 Associate - Litigation - Darwin (Darwin City)
🏢 HWLE Lawyers
📍 Darwin City