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Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Construction - Adelaide


Company : HWLE Lawyers


Location : Adelaide, Australia


Created : 2026-03-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewMarketleading construction team working across infrastructure, civil, energy, commercial and residential sectorsFrontend and backend construction, engineering and infrastructure workMeritbased progression with clear career pathwaysAbout usHWL Ebsworth is Australias largest legal partnership, delivering highquality advice to government and commercial clients nationwide. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1,700 people across all states and territories. We are preeminent in the SA market.The opportunityOur Adelaide Construction & Infrastructure practice, led by John Vozzo, is growing rapidly. Since being established in 2022, the team has quickly built a strong profile and highquality client base. As one of the largest construction teams in SA, we are engaged on major state and national projects. We expect continued growth as SAs major project pipeline expands.You will work with a leading team acting for major contractors, consultants, government agencies, and listed and private developers.This role offers exposure to complex, highvalue matters and the chance to contribute to significant local, interstate and international projects, while enjoying a collaborative team culture focused on client experience, building expertise and longterm professional growth.Our work spans the full project lifecycle - from procurement and contracting through delivery and disputes. We support career development through structured training, mentoring and genuine opportunities for progression.What you will bringstrong communication and drafting skills;commercial judgement and analytical ability;leadership skills for senior applicants; andcollaborative approach and ability to build trusted client relationships.What we offerCareer progression: A genuine meritbased model, strong partner accessibility, and structured development through 180day planning sessions and ongoing trainingWork-life balance: Flexible working arrangementsGreat environment: Stateoftheart Adelaide CBD office with modern facilitiesSupportive culture: Friendly, downtoearth team with a reputation for approachabilityImpact: Work recognised nationally in a toptier Australian legal environmentHow to applyTo apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via the ''Apply'' link. 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 Anthony Gosti - [email protected] for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr