Lawyer & Senior Associate Opportunities - Newcastle

2 weeks ago


Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia Connected People Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Connected People is your local specialist in legal recruitment. We only partner with firms and businesses that we know offer strong leadership, healthy cultures and environments where legal professionals can thrive.

Current roles we're recruiting (Newcastle & surrounds):

  • Family Lawyer – multiple roles from Lawyer to Senior Associate
  • Commercial Transactional / Corporate Lawyer
  • Commercial Litigation Lawyer
  • Construction (Back-End) Lawyer
  • Defendant Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Wills & Estates – Lawyer & Senior Associate
  • Senior Property Lawyer
  • Licensed Conveyancer
  • In-House Commercial Lawyer

These roles span specialist boutiques, highly regarded local firms, and national mid-tier firms.

What's on offer:

  • Competitive salary packages and bonuses
  • Flexible and genuinely supportive work environments
  • Clear, genuine career pathways and mentoring
  • Quality matters with modern systems and capable teams

You'll bring:

  • PAE aligned to one of the areas above (guideline: 2–10+ years, Senior Associate for higher-end roles)
  • Solid technical ability, sound judgement and client-first communication
  • A collaborative, down-to-earth style that lifts the team around you

Why work with Connected People?

We're Newcastle-based specialists who take the time to understand you -your goals, your drivers, and the kind of culture where you'll do your best work. Discretion guaranteed.

Interested?

For a confidential chat about any of these roles, or to map your next career move, contact:

Monica Walmsley —

Liz Petersen —

Or apply now with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.

Connected People is an equal opportunity recruiter. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and respect confidentiality at every stage.


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