- Permanent full-time position to be based in Sydney
- 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 and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm
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About the role and team
We have an opportunity for an experienced lawyer (3 to 5 years PAE) to join our Corporate and Commercial team in Sydney, working with a Partner who is a market leader in the health, aged care, disability and life science sectors.
Our Corporate & Commercial (C&C) team in Sydney has just over 20 team members. Hall & Wilcox is rapidly developing a reputation as a leading firm for middle market corporate transactions, and acts for a broad range of clients, including insurers, financial institutions, listed companies, private equity backed businesses, long term capital providers and large private companies.
Our Corporate and M&A team is ranked in Band 4 in the Legal 500 2024 directory. In 2020, our M&A team won the Mergermarket Australia M&A Collaboration of the Year Award which recognises a unique and innovative approach to deal-making in Australia.
This is a fantastic hands-on corporate & commercial role that offers the opportunity to work with interesting clients across the health, aged care, disability, life sciences and community sectors.
The successful candidate will be involved in a range of matters, including:
- mergers and acquisitions for health, aged care, disability and life science clients;
- corporate advisory, including capital raising;
- drafting contracts and other commercial agreements;
- drafting and negotiating corporate and project documents;
- advising on regulatory requirements, including TGA and aged care legislation;
- corporate and clinical governance and risk management;
- representing health and aged care providers before governmental investigations, commissions of inquiry and coronial inquests; and
- drafting privacy policies, advising on privacy complaints and serious data breaches.
Find out more about what it’s like to work in our Corporate & Commercial team here.
About you
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- between three and five years of post-admission experience (PAE) gained in a corporate and commercial law practice;
- a keen interest in the health, aged care and life science sectors;
- a proactive nature and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team;
- excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills with strong attention to detail;
- excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
- the ability to organise and prioritise effectively.
Clinical qualifications and/or health industry experience would be an advantage but is not a mandatory requirement.
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: bit.ly/HWpeople
Some of our 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 and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.
We are also renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.
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), age, abilities, sexual orientation 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 Sally Cai, Talent Acquisition Advisor, at sally.cai@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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.
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