LawyerAssociate

Corporate & Commercial Perth

Permanent full time position

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

Reward and recognition including competitive remuneration and career progression

Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels

Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave

Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events

Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono, community and diversity and inclusion across our firm

Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: role and team

We have a new opportunity for an Energy and Resources Lawyer or Associate to join our Corporate and Commercial section in Perth.

Our Corporate and Commercial section has over 65 members nationally and is known for its energy business insight and legal expertise nationally and internationally. We give clients commercially focused legal advice on all aspects of corporate law and regulation affecting public and private companies, private equity firms and management teams. Our expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, commercial contracting, compliance (including regulatory corporate governance and directors duties), intellectual property and privacy.

This role will see the successful candidate work directly with a highly experienced and well-regarded Partner and a team of corporate lawyers and Partners nationally.

Responsibilities You will be involved in a variety of matters including :

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

Equity capital markets (ECM) transactions

Joint ventures, off‑take and farm‑ins

Regulatory compliance and corporate governance advice

General commercial work

About you You will ideally have the following skills and experience :

2–4 years of post‑admission experience gained in a corporate and commercial law practice

Experience in the energy and resources sector including a strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations

Corporate/commercial law experience (including transaction document drafting and assisting with due diligences)

Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, research and communication skills

Outstanding attention to detail

A genuine passion for and interest in contributing to the growth and success of our corporate practice both in Perth and nationally

A team‑player who can also work autonomously within a supportive and collaborative environment

About us Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. 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.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to work at HW: recent awards and citations include:

Best Australian Law Firm $200m revenue at the 2025 Client Choice Awards

Ranked 7th in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024 and 2025

Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018

We are known for having a great culture that is warm, welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, underpinned by our enduring values – Hallmarks. We are also renowned for Smarter Law, looking beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative re‑sourcing.

We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website.

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At Hall & Wilcox we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations) and all ages, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

We are also 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 Jaimie Monahan, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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

Job Details Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 2–4 years post‑admission

Vacancy: 1

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