Job Description

At HopgoodGanim, you’re not just a small piece of a big machine; you’re a valued, integral member of the team. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and our distinctive culture is widely recognised as one that supports its people and fosters a genuine love for the work we do.

About the role

Our Resources and Energy team offers genuine breadth, variety and career development across advisory, transactional, due diligence, land access, native title, project development and tenure management work. Working directly with Partners and senior practitioners, you’ll manage allocated tasks, identify legal issues, draft clear documents and advice, and support practical outcomes for clients in highly regulated sectors.

As a Solicitor in our team, you can expect to regularly:

• Undertake jurisdiction-specific research and prepare clear, practical advice for resources and energy clients
• Support transactional, due diligence and routine advisory matters, including drafting and reviewing documents for straightforward matters
• Assist with land access, native title, cultural heritage, project development and tenure management work
• Analyse and interpret statutory provisions, current laws, common law and relevant extrinsic materials
• Participate in negotiations and other alternative dispute resolution processes under appropriate supervision

About you

We are looking for a driven Solicitor who is enthusiastic about building their career in resources and energy law.

You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

• A Bachelor of Laws, admission as a Solicitor in Australia and a current Practising Certificate
• Approximately 1-3 years' post-admission experience
• Experience or interest in transactional matters, due diligence, land access, native title, project development or tenure management
• Proven experience applying legislation, case law and procedure to routine matters with developing independence
• Demonstrated ability in legal research and analysis, producing clear, practical advice on straightforward issues
• Demonstrated ability to draft accurate, well-structured documents, including advice, correspondence, transaction or litigation documents, under supervision
• A proactive, professional and client-focused approach, taking ownership of tasks and following through
• Strong organisation and efficiency, with the ability to plan work, meet deadlines and balance competing priorities
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail
• A collaborative and respectful team style, contributing to a positive and inclusive culture

About us

We are a leading independent Australian legal services provider, with our teams striving to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and community.

What you can expect from us:

• Realistic billable targets for legal practitioners
• New client and practitioner referral incentives
• A dedicated in-house business development team to build your external profile
• Dedicated learning & development programs for all employees
• Pathways to Partnership program for legal practitioners
• Clear annual review and promotion cycle
• State of the art offices and end-of-trip facilities (including a cool-down room)
• Subsidised on-site wellness and workout classes
• Subsidised on-site cafe
• Access to paid parental leave (up to 20 weeks for eligible employees)
• Paid fertility leave
• Paid birthday leave - because your day should be celebrated!
• Fun mid-year and end-of-year team celebrations including our HG Way Awards night

Please note, we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies.