Legal Professional Recruitment QLD, NSW, VIC

The empire Legal Team are Australia's experts in legal recruitment across Private Practice, In-house, Corporate, and Government bodies.

empire group is Australia's premier choice for legal recruitment. With over 300 years combined recruitment experience and offices across Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, we connect clients and candidates in a wide range of legal professional roles with a particular emphasis on private practice and in-house roles. Specialising in permanent legal roles, We recruit General Counsels, Senior Legal Counsels, Legal Counsels, Lawyers, Solicitors, Legal Officers, Trademark & Patent Attorneys, Associates, Senior Associates, Special Counsels, Directors, Principals, Partners, and more.

Whether you're a candidate looking for a new challenging role or an organisation in search of top-tier talent, empire group can help. Explore our current legal professional opportunities below, or contact us at to elevate your team or career.

• Several roles on offer from Lawyer to Special Counsel
• Excellent work across excellent sectors with excellent Partners

There is no reserve and no caveats on these roles. They will go to the best bidders

• Work directly under two highly regarded Partners
• Established systems, training, and a collaborative team environment

Manage your own portfolio of defendant insurance matters | Core areas | Down to earth team and collaborative senior leaders | wfh flexibility

• Great mix of M&A, energy projects and corporate advisory work.
• Top-tier matters across a prominent client base
• Doyles rated Partners (but with a sense of humour)

This is a wonderful opportunity for a skilled corporate Senior Associate (5+ years' PQE) to join a great team in a quality National mid-tier. Yeehaw

• Starting at 4-5 years pqe to Special Counsel level
• High quality work, working with Accredited Specialists
• Competitive remuneration

Join a nurturing law firm, focused on growth and development. Continuous professional advancement and career growth opportunities are on offer. Enjoy ...

• Lead & Inspire - Take charge of a small, supportive team
• Complex & Meaningful Work - Get hands-on with diverse, high-quality litigation
• True Balance - Enjoy lower billable hours and genuine work/life balance

PO6 Lawyer | QLD Gov | Diverse range of litigated matters | Lead a dynamic legal team delivering high-quality services| Real work/life balance

• Enjoy a convenient close to home location & parking-ditch the city commute
• Join a tight-knit team that values flexibility and work-life balance
• Take charge of family law matters with autonomy & support

Join a well-established suburban firm in Melbourne's east. Manage a broad range of parenting, property, and financial matters with autonomy and suppor ...

• Broad mix of interesting and complex insurance disputes
• Foster strong client relationships & accelerate your career trajectory
• Supportive, positive and collaborative team environment

Join an award winning law firm. Busy & flourishing team. Autonomy & freedon. Lead and mentor juniors. Interesting & complex work.

Join a team at the forefront of innovative delivery techniques using the latest technology to service their clients Hybrid role in Bris, Syd or Perth

Join a team at the forefront of innovative delivery techniques using the latest technology to service their clients Hybrid role in Bris, Syd or Perth

Join a team at the forefront of innovative delivery techniques using the latest technology to service their clients Hybrid role in Bris, Syd or Perth

• Enjoy freedom, autonomy and client responsibility
• Not a top heavy team; genuine progression path

Join a close-knit emplpoyment team. Run your own show and build your profile. Collabortaive environment, well-resourced, genuine career path.

Join a well established law firm. Autonomy & responsibility. Build your niche. No shortage of work. Down to earth and supportive environment.

• Join a well established law firm with no shortage of work
• Have client responsibility, autonomy and work with a wonderful mentor
• Work close to home and have a genuine work/life balance

Join a well established law firm with no shorage of work. 'Hands on' role. Supportive & friendly team. Genuine work/life balance.

• This firm is about to dominate the Melbourne Legal Market
• Get in on the ground floor, team of high profile industry renowned Partners
• The rewards of being part of this team are unmatched in the industry right now

A rare and unique opportunity for a Senior Lawyer with strong networks to lead and expand their practice. This opportunity offers a clear path to part ...

• Work across a mix of commercial, corporate, and private client matters
• Strong pipeline of quality work
• Autonomous role with national support

This is a rare chance to join the firm's growing office, offering a real "ground-floor" opportunity to make your mark. Can be based in MEL/BNE

Join a respected family law team working alongside accredited specialists in a professional yet relaxed environment. This full-time role offers a hybr ...

• Doyles listed as one of Australia's leading Family Law Firms for 2024
• Learn from the best, solidify your experience as a premier junior family lawyer

Looking to lock in and grow your family law career? Join a respected firm and work side-by-side with senior lawyers who'll actually invest in you. Ful ...

• Join a forward-thinking firm that values expertise and collaboration
• A blend of technical prowess and real-world experience is key to this role
• Be a driving force in building the Melbourne office

This is an opportunity for a Real Estate Law Partner/SC or SA, passionate about bespoke client collaboration. Explore this genuinely new and unique ro ...

Reporting to Senior Legal Counsel Annual bonus, leave loading, flexible work arrangements, paid overtime, parking on site

Be part of a well-established Wills and Estates practice known for its professionalism, mentorship, and client-focused approach.

• Several roles on offer from Lawyer to Special Counsel
• Excellent work across excellent sectors with excellent Partners

There is no reserve and no caveats on these roles. They will go to the best bidders

• Work directly under two highly regarded Partners
• Established systems, training, and a collaborative team environment

Manage your own portfolio of defendant insurance matters | Core areas | Down to earth team and collaborative senior leaders | wfh flexibility

• Great mix of M&A, energy projects and corporate advisory work.
• Top-tier matters across a prominent client base
• Doyles rated Partners (but with a sense of humour)

This is a wonderful opportunity for a skilled corporate Senior Associate (5+ years' PQE) to join a great team in a quality National mid-tier. Yeehaw

• Starting at 4-5 years pqe to Special Counsel level
• High quality work, working with Accredited Specialists
• Competitive remuneration

Join a nurturing law firm, focused on growth and development. Continuous professional advancement and career growth opportunities are on offer. Enjoy ...

• Lead & Inspire - Take charge of a small, supportive team
• Complex & Meaningful Work - Get hands-on with diverse, high-quality litigation
• True Balance - Enjoy lower billable hours and genuine work/life balance

PO6 Lawyer | QLD Gov | Diverse range of litigated matters | Lead a dynamic legal team delivering high-quality services| Real work/life balance

• Enjoy a convenient close to home location & parking-ditch the city commute
• Join a tight-knit team that values flexibility and work-life balance
• Take charge of family law matters with autonomy & support

Join a well-established suburban firm in Melbourne's east. Manage a broad range of parenting, property, and financial matters with autonomy and suppor ...

• Broad mix of interesting and complex insurance disputes
• Foster strong client relationships & accelerate your career trajectory
• Supportive, positive and collaborative team environment

Join an award winning law firm. Busy & flourishing team. Autonomy & freedon. Lead and mentor juniors. Interesting & complex work.

Join a team at the forefront of innovative delivery techniques using the latest technology to service their clients Hybrid role in Bris, Syd or Perth

With over 20 years recruitment experince I love bringing change to people lives, matching the right organisation or team to the right person.

With over 17 years of legal professional recruitment experience, I am proud to be considered as what is known as a 'veteran' in the recruitment space.

Jock enjoys connecting with intelligent and talented lawyers and then joining the dots between their aspirations and the opportunities in the market.

Seeking a new opportunity, or to grow your business with quality people? Begin by registering a profile with us or by letting us know about your vacancy. We can't wait to get started.

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