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Legal recruitment in Australia
Leading specialist recruitment for legal professionals
Our legal recruiters are experts in the Australian market - working extensively within in-house organisations across commerce & industry and financial services, as well as UK, US and offshore private practice firms.
Over the last 30 years, we have built a large network of highly skilled legal professionals, making us one of the Australia's most established and trusted legal recruitment agencies. Hiring across permanent, fixed-term and contract markets, our team has a strong understanding of the Australian and international legal markets. As many of our recruitment consultants have a background in law, our network has confidence we can both advise on and support their hiring needs.
The roles we specialise in
Meet your expert legal recruiters
Robert Kruger
Associate Director, Legal, Sydney
Rob is a qualified law graduate with three years’ experience as a property paralegal. Rob has a international recruitment career spanning across London & Sydney and has a strong understanding of the market and extensive connections across Australia.
Phoebe Garrett
Manager, Legal, Sydney
Phoebe is a legally trained professional having worked at a top-tier law firm before moving into legal recruitment in 2021. With a strong knowledge of the legal landscape across Australia, Phoebe has established strong connections across the market.
Jack Bambrick
Principal Consultant, Legal, Sydney
Jack joined the Legal team at Robert Walters in 2023, bringing with him a wealth of experience and knowledge gained from his International Business Degree at Northeastern University in Boston. Jack has quickly established himself as a top performer on the team, renowned for building genuine relationships with clients and candidates alike.
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Register your CV with us so we can get to know the real you.Candidate and client stories
At Robert Walters, we believe our success comes from the success of our clients and candidates. We're not just recruitment experts; we're partners in crafting your success story.
Michelle's Story
For Michelle Hok, the journey to becoming Senior Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at Adelaide Fringe was about taking a leap of faith to explore new possibilities, balancing her strategic expertise with creative hands-on impact.
Jack's Story
Like many kiwis, Jack made the leap ‘across the ditch’ in early 2024 and was on the hunt for a new job. After moving to Australia, Jack faced the daunting task of starting his job hunt in a new and unfamiliar industry - mining.
Priyanka's Story
Priyanka Bhatnagar had a background in finance but was out of work for over six months, aiming to transition into a data-related role. Robert Walters played a pivotal role in helping her secure her dream job as a Data Analyst at Assetinsure. Below, Priyanka shares her journey.
Cora's Story
Cora Saenz’s transition into tech is a testament to resilience, passion, and the power of community. After deciding to change careers, Cora found her calling in data analytics, thanks to the She Codes program, which gave her the skills, confidence, and network to thrive in the tech industry.
Anderson's Story
“From preparing me for the initial interview, to inviting me to a Robert Walters networking event a year after I relocated to Sydney, Paolo and Ben connected with me on a really personal level. The Vivid lights at their networking event was the cherry on top!"
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FAQs
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What are the advantages of partnering with Robert Walters for my legal recruitment needs?
We put people first, meaning over the last 28+ years, we have built a large network of highly skilled professionals who trust us to find them their next opportunity.
Our legal recruiters are experts in their specialism and local market, spanning Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. With access to insights from our market intelligence team and innovative recruitment tools, we take a highly targeted, customised approach to every assignment.
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What is your process for vetting and screening potential candidates?
Our established screening process ensures candidates are matched with the right opportunity.
With any candidate, our legal recruitment consultants have an initial screening call, then a detailed interview to assess their background, motivations and long-term career goals. To avoid unconscious bias, we anonymise CVs and focus on skills rather than background.
We have access to testing platforms to create bespoke screening processes which can include aptitude, behavioural and technical testing.
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How do you ensure diversity and inclusion in the legal candidates you present?
We employ industry-leading D&I processes and technology to ensure our clients are presented with a diverse selection of candidates assessed only by key competencies, aptitudes, deliverables and skill sets.
From mitigating bias in job adverts with pioneering technology to partnerships with D&I organisations, including Aspiring Solicitors, our commitment to diverse hiring feeds into every stage of the recruitment process.
Read more about our commitment to diverse hiring.
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Can Robert Walters provide advice on current salary ranges in Australia?
Yes. You can find job market insights, hiring advice and salary trends with our industry-leading Salary Survey guide. Request your free copy of the guide today.
For bespoke insights, our in-house market intelligence team provides a salary benchmarking service. Salary benchmarking can support your attraction and retention strategy by giving you unbiased data, tailored to the needs of your business.
Request a sample report to find out more.