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Form of work- Permanent, full-time role
- Hybrid working, including from modern, open plan offices and WFH. We provide WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment.
- 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; and
- Genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion across the firm.
More information about our HW benefits can be viewed here: bit.ly/HWbenefits
About the team and the role
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel with experience in transport and trade law (including shipping and Marine Insurance) to join our Shipping and Trade team.
This role can be based in one of our following offices: Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Adelaide; subject to the candidate’s preference.
At Hall & Wilcox, our national transport team has expertise in shipping, aviation, road transport and the insurances that underpin the global supply chain. Our team regularly litigates in the State and Federal Courts and handles disputes in Australian and international arbitration. Our Marine Insurance experts work with the Australian Marine Insurance market, international insurers and P&I clubs to resolve coverage issues, claims and successfully pursue recovery actions.
This role sits within our General Insurance section, which has around 200 team members nationally. Our Sydney transport, trade and maritime practice is led by Partner Chris Sacré.
Key responsibilities
The successful candidate will work on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including:
- admiralty matters, including ship arrests and judicial sales and providing advice on vessel arrest, maritime liens, and ship registration;
- acting for both claimants and insurers in litigated claims across Australia, including in the QLD, NSW, WA and Federal Court jurisdictions;
- cargo claims, vessel collisions (both pleasurecraft and commercial), professional indemnity claims, work, health and safety investigations, and marine pollution prosecutions; and
- providing advice on commercial marine contracts and cover according to the Marine Insurance Act 1909 and Insurance Contracts Act 1984.
Skills and experience
We would like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
- at least five years of post-admission experience in shipping and transport law;
- ideally you will also have experience in Marine Insurance law;
- interpersonal and client management skills, as well as proven experience in business development;
- a genuine interest in contributing to the continued growth and success of our national transport and trade practice;
- the ability and willingness to supervise and mentor junior members of the team; and
- clear, concise legal writing skills and outstanding attention to detail.
About Us
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of over 1000 people, including around 130 partners, delivering 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.
Some of our recent awards and citations include:
- Law Firm of the Year at the 2022 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards;
- Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards;
- Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024;
- Employer of Choice Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for 2021, 2022 and 2023; and
- Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards.
Our Culture
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 Smarter Law, which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better and faster.
At Hall & Wilcox, we promote 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
For more information about Hall & Wilcox please visit our website.
How to apply
Please click apply to submit an application.
We are committed to being inclusive, and to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager at *******@hallandwilcox.com.au
This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
