Work-life balance 

One of the lowest billable targets compared to other law firms and working Australian hours.

Career progression

Due to HWLE's mix of clientele, junior staff have the ability to take on more responsibility, sooner.

Variety of clients 

Work on mum & dad businesses through to ASX listed companies.

Firm-funded further training

HWLE will financially sponsor your Practical Legal Training (PLT) or Supervised Legal Training (SLT) through the College of Law.

Pro-bono secondments

Every lawyer commits to a number of hours per year working on pro-bono matters.

Career development

180-day planning sessions are run with our P&D team to assist in having robust career discussions and planning. We also run internal development programs tailored for each stage of your progression as a lawyer.

Social and networking events

Many opportunities to connect with your fellow colleagues, from Graduates through to Partners of the firm e.g. awards night, social club, sport teams.

Flexible working arrangements

While we encourage you to be in the office as much as possible in the beginning, to get to know your team and feel comfortable with the culture, our lawyers have a policy of minimum 3 days in the office. 

Other leave

Permanent full-time and part-time employees of are entitled to 26 weeks paid parental leave. There is also other leave such as annual, personal, family and domestic violence, compassionate and study leave.