Current job opportunities
Law firms
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Litigation Lawyers – Boutique & Top Tier Opportunities
KBE Legal Talent has been engaged by international and preeminent boutique law firms to secure Litigation Lawyers with 1-12+ years’ PAE to join their teams.
These opportunities are perfect for lawyers eager to fast-track their careers with top firms and highly respected Partners, who truly invest in their people and prioritise career growth.
Some of the current opportunities include:
Junior Lawyer / Associate – Commercial & Insurance Litigation (1-3 years’ PAE): Join a global top-tier law firm and work alongside a highly respected Partner in a close-knit team, backed by national support. Advise on commercial litigation, large scale construction disputes and professional indemnity liability disputes.Associate / Senior Associate – Litigation & Dispute Resolution (1–5 years’ PAE): Join a leading national firm with a strong reputation across Australia, working alongside preeminent Partners on high-level commercial litigation matters.
Associate / Senior Associate - Litigation & Disputes (4-12 years’ PAE): Work with a high-performing, down-to-earth team with extensive client contact, advising major corporations, SMEs, and HNW individuals on a variety of litigated matters.
Lawyer / Associate (1-5 years’ PAE): A rare opportunity to do big firm work in a boutique firm environment. Work on a variety of commercial and insurance litigation matters, such as workers’ compensation, medical negligence, professional indemnity and construction disputes.
Who we are looking for:We would like to speak with lawyers with 1-12+ years’ PAE from a national/international firm, boutique firm, or suburban law firm. Ideally, you will have experience in commercial, commercial litigation and/or insurance law.
To learn more about these roles, please contact Courtney Alexander on 0476 797 548 or ca@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Employment & Workplace Relations Lawyers
We are seeking Associate and Senior Associate lawyers with 1-8+ years’ PAE to join reputable firms, offering diverse opportunities in Employment and Industrial Relations:
Senior Associate – Employment & IR: Join a global leader in WA’s ER/IR sector with autonomy over your client base and career progression to partnership.
Associate – Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety: Work with a renowned partner at a national firm, advising ASX 200 companies and government clients.
Associate/Senior Associate – Employment: Join an international firm with strong career development, competitive salary, and flexible working options.
Senior Associate – Employment & Workplace Relations: Work in a leading national team advising top-tier clients on diverse employment matters, with great benefits and supportive culture.
Associate/Senior Associate - Employment: A boutique firm led by one of WA’s leading Employment Partners is seeking lawyers with some prior exposure in employment, workplace relations and/or health & safety matters. Advise local, national and global clients.
Returning Perth residents and interstate/overseas lawyers are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about these roles, please contact Sam Turton on 0481 714 388 or st@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Multiple Partners Positions
KBE Legal Talent is partnering with preeminent international / national law firms and many of Western Australia's leading boutique firms to secure Salaried and Equity Partners across various practice areas.
With several of our clients looking to expand their existing practice groups and build new teams, we have multiple opportunities for senior lawyers to advance their careers and position yourself for success in 2025.
Many of our clients are prioritising strategic growth in 2025 after rapidly gaining market-share in Perth and nationally in recent years.
Seeking Partners, SCs & SAs for the following areas:• Banking & Finance (project finance, corporate, structured finance)
• Construction, Infrastructure & Major Projects
• Corporate/M&A
• Energy & Resources
• Environment & Native Title
• Family Law
• Insolvency & Restructuring
• Litigation & Disputes
• Workplace Relations
We would like to speak with Partners, Special Counsel, and Senior Associates, with transportable client networks or fee bases, ideally in the vicinity of $250,000+. We’re also keen to hear from Sole Practitioners who may be considering joining international, national, or boutique teams.
For a confidential discussion on the current partnership opportunities in the Perth legal market please contact Chris Bates on 0411 645 984 or by email at cb@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Corporate / M&A Lawyers
KBE Legal Talent is partnering with top international, national, and boutique firms to recruit Corporate/M&A Lawyers from 1 year PAE to Senior Associate/Special Counsel level for growing teams.
Work with leading Partners, advising multinational, ASX-listed, and private clients on complex, high-profile matters.
Current opportunities include:
Senior Associate (5-8+ years’ PAE): Work with a top-tier international firm and play an active role in driving corporate/M&A matters across industries including power, energy and resources and oil and gas.
Senior Associate / Special Counsel (6-8+ years’ PAE): Join a national firm and manage high-calibre corporate/M&A work with exposure to cross-border deals, mining ventures, and private equity firms.
Associate/Senior Associate (3-12+ years’ PAE): Work with an internationally recognised firm, handling large-scale M&A, private equity, corporate restructuring, and ECM matters.
Commercial/Corporate Lawyer (1-4 years’ PAE): Join a leading corporate/M&A firm with hands-on experience in cross-border deals, share/asset sales, joint ventures, and more.
Senior Associate (4-8 years’ PAE): Work with a quality firm with national presence, advising the tech and start up industries from mid-cap, junior and micro markets.
To learn more about these roles, please contact Chris Bates on 0411 645 984 or by email at cb@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer
A highly regarded personal injury firm, known for delivering exceptional outcomes for their clients, is seeking an Associate / Senior Associate to join their team.
KBE Legal Talent are looking to connect with personal injury lawyers with 4+ years’ PAE who are ready to take on a hands-on-role, managing high-value, complex claims with strong support in a collaborative environment.
About the role:
Working alongside an experienced and approachable team, you will manage a diverse range of litigated matters, including workers’ compensation, motor vehicle, public liability, and medical negligence.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents while managing files with strong commercial awareness.
• Evaluating claims thoroughly, assessing both liability and potential compensation.
• Taking a client-focused approach, building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior lawyers, fostering their professional growth.
Who we are looking for:
We would like to speak with lawyers with 4+ years’ PAE, who have experience in plaintiff or defendant personal injury law. You will be comfortable turning your hand to a range of matters and a complex caseload, with full support from dedicated staff. A proactive mindset, strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering results will be key to success in this role.
This firm is offering a competitive salary package commensurate with experience. They are an outcomes-focused team, with no billables and offer working from home 1 day per week.
Full-time is preferred, however part-time (3-4 days) will be considered for the right person.
To learn more about these roles, please contact Courtney Alexander on 0476 797 548 or ca@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Law firms – Mergers & Acquisitions – Commercial firms & sole practitioners
KBE Legal Talent is working exclusively with a rapidly growing boutique law firm who is looking to expand its service offering through M&A activity.
The firm, known for its expertise in several specialist areas of law, is seeking law firms or sole practitioners to join their team and enhance its service offering by adding senior lawyers and teams who bring additional practice areas and service offerings, across:
• Commercial Law
• Generalist Law
• Property & Conveyancing
• Migration Law
• Wills & Estate Planning / Tax
• Workplace Relations
The firm is particularly interested in speaking with boutique firms and sole practitioners who have a transportable fee/client base and are willing to purchase entire firms, depending on the cost/benefit and other factors, where there are opportunities to leverage joint networks to grow the practice.
For further information please contact Chris Bates on 0411 645 984 or by email at cb@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Property Lawyers
We are currently working on several exciting opportunities for Property Lawyers eager to take on high-profile cases and deliver strategic legal solutions across a diverse range of complex property matters.
We are seeking Associates and Senior Associates for the following roles:
Property & Leasing Associate/Senior Associate (3-6+ years PAE): Join a national firm with a competitive salary, advising ASX-listed clients on complex property transactions, subdivisions, and development matters.
Senior Property Lawyer (5+ years PAE): Work with a leading boutique firm offering international reach, low billable targets, and a generous bonus. Handle a broad range of property and commercial matters.
Junior Lawyer/Associate – Property & Commercial (3-5 years PAE): Join a growing boutique firm with direct exposure to senior partners, covering commercial, leasing, and property transactions.
To learn more about these roles, please contact Sam Turton on 0481 714 388 or st@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Banking & Finance Lawyer
KBE Legal Talent has been engaged by a leading international firm to secure Banking & Finance Lawyers at all levels to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to join an exceptional firm where the Partners are held in high regard across Australia and internationally for their expertise.
This team acts for major mining and resources companies, multinationals, and completes complex B&F work for borrowers (major corporations and mid-cap companies) as well as both domestic and international financiers.
About the role:
Given this team’s current volume of work, we are seeking lawyers at the SA, Associate, and Junior Lawyer levels, to provide advice on a full range of corporate, major projects, resources, property, and structured finance transactions to leading organisations.
Who we are looking for:
We are interested in speaking with B&F Lawyers with 2-15+ years’ PAE, either with prior experience in B&F or an interest in learning this area of law – ideally from leading national or international firms. The successful candidates will be motivated individuals with strong technical knowledge and a dedication to delivering exceptional client service.
To learn more about these roles, please contact Chris Bates on 0411 645 984 or by email at cb@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Head of Litigation
A rapidly growing boutique law firm seeks an experienced Senior Litigation Lawyer to further build and lead its Litigation & Disputes practice group. The firm is experiencing strong, consistent growth with enough work to support a senior/Partner level hire, offering a rewarding career development opportunity for the right lawyer.
About the role:Collaborating with the firm’s existing Partners with international law firm experience, you will lead a broad commercial litigation & disputes caseload while supporting the firm’s continued growth plans. The role will involve acting for a diverse range of clients, including corporates, SMEs, private companies, and HNW individuals.
Who we are looking for:
If you’re a sole practitioner or Partner looking to join a genuinely supportive team, or a SC/SA facing a glass ceiling at your current firm, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a high performing, outcome-focused, and collaborative team.
To learn more about these roles, please contact Chris Bates on 0411 645 984 or by email at cb@kbelegaltalent.com.au. -
Family Lawyers
KBE Legal Talent is working with leading Family Law firms in Perth CBD and the South West, seeking Family Lawyers at various levels who are looking to grow in their careers.
Current opportunities include:
Family Lawyer – Senior & Junior: Join a top-tier family law firm, advising high-net-worth clients with complex asset structures. Enjoy a relaxed yet high-performing work environment with supportive leadership.
Family Lawyer – Associate: Work with a highly respected Partner on high-profile matters, offering career development, mentorship, and flexible working options in a modern office setting.
Family Lawyer – Associate: Join a vibrant, energetic team advising high-net-worth clients. Benefit from a collaborative environment, free gym membership, and well-being programs.
Family Lawyer – Associate/Senior Associate (Mandurah): Advise high-profile clients on complex family law matters in a close-knit, supportive team with flexible working arrangements.
Family Lawyer / Wills & Estates – South West: Seeking lawyers for a lifestyle change in the South West, offering flexible hours, school-friendly arrangements, and a supportive work environment.
To learn more about these roles, please contact Sam Turton on 0481 714 388 or st@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Personal Injury & Insurance Lawyers
KBE Legal Talent is partnering with a number of high profile national and boutique firms to secure high calibre Insurance and Personal Injury Lawyers to join their expanding practice groups.
These roles offer competitive salaries, flexible working conditions, and fast-tracked career progression.
We have opportunities for both defendant and plaintiff lawyers at various levels:
Insurance Lawyers (2+ years’ PAE): Join a boutique firm led by one of Perth’s top insurance lawyers, working on a range of defendant insurance matters. Enjoy a collaborative culture and flexible working arrangements.
Insurance Lawyer – Associate/Senior Associate (4-8 years’ PAE): Work with award-winning Partners at a national firm, advising on personal injury insurance matters for major insurers. Competitive salary, strong team culture, and community involvement.
Personal Injury Lawyer (2-5+ years’ PAE): Join a highly regarded WA-based plaintiff firm, managing diverse personal injury cases with support from experienced Directors and staff. Flexible work and on-site parking available.
We are looking for lawyers with 1+ years’ PAE up to Senior Associate/Special Counsel, with experience in defendant or plaintiff personal injury matters.
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Associates & Senior Associates - Multiple opportunities across the UK
KBE Legal Talent is working with top-tier and mid-tier law firms across the UK to recruit Australian-qualified lawyers for multiple exciting roles.
We have opportunities for Associates and Senior Associates in the following practice areas:
- Banking & Finance and Financial Services Regulation
- Commercial/TMT/IP
- Construction, Infrastructure & Projects
- Corporate/M&A & Equity Capital Markets
- Employment Law
- Energy & Resources
- Environment & Planning (incl. Local Government)
- Funds, Pensions & IncentivesThese roles offer the chance to work with prestigious clients and Partners, including those at Magic Circle firms, gaining world-class international experience.
Why make the move?
- Work in dynamic UK legal markets
- Boost your career with top-tier firms
- Join a thriving Australian expat community
To learn more about these opportunities, please contact Courtney Alexander on 0476 797 548 or by email at ca@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
In-house
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Legal Counsel
Make a real impact with this ASX-listed biotech company that is transforming patient care through innovative treatments. We are looking to speak with Corporate/Commercial Lawyers with between 2-4 years’ PAE, for this newly created role. Join a dynamic, growing team where you’ll have both support and the autonomy to drive your work.
About the role:
Work closely with the General Counsel and the Company Secretary advising on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. This is an opportunity to provide practical legal guidance on major commercial contracts and ASX listing rules while supporting the company’s growing pipeline of exciting developments in the biotech sector.
Responsibilities will include:
• Assisting with high-profile contracts and agreements with international pharmaceutical companies, primarily in the US and China.
• Advising on ASX listing rules, corporate governance, and provide company secretary support.
• Advising on capital raising initiatives, CDAs, and NDAs.
• Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive business progress.
Who we’re looking for:
• Corporate/Commercial Lawyers with 2-4 years’ PAE who are ready to hit the ground running.
• Experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sectors is advantageous, but we are open to candidates with relevant experience from other industries.
• A self-driven lawyer who thrives in an autonomous role with high responsibility and high reward.
The benefits:
• Develop your legal knowledge and skills with this innovative and rapidly growing company with exciting projects in the pipeline.
• Gain hands-on experience with ASX listing rules, corporate governance, and capital raising.
• Flexible working - 1-2 days per week working from home.
• A rewarding and impactful role with a positive and friendly team.
To learn more about this role, please contact Sam Turton on 0481 714 388 or by email at st@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Senior In-house Lawyer – Employment & Workplace Relations
This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role, leading a small, service-driven team while enjoying a supportive work environment. This well-established legal team is bidding farewell to their Legal Practice Director, who is retiring after 10+ years of dedicated leadership. Now, they are looking for a passionate legal professional to join as the Legal Practice Director to continue fostering a positive and people-first approach to legal services.
About the role:
The successful lawyer will oversee the provision of legal services to the organisation’s members and wider business.
Key Responsibilities:
• Advising clients on employment, industrial relations, and workplace relations matters.
• Representing clients in the Fair Work Commission, WAIRC, and relevant courts and tribunals.
• Providing advice to the wider business on commercial contracts, including reviewing and drafting terms and conditions.
• Advising on compliance, corporate governance, strategy, policies, procedures, and operational structures.
• Managing internal and external stakeholder relationships while fostering a culture of collaboration and support.
Who we’re looking for:
We are keen to speak to employment and workplace relations lawyers with 6-15+ years' of experience who have a collaborative mindset and a passion for leadership. Experience in managing a team will also be highly regarded.
We will consider applications from lawyers at the SA/SC level who are not already practicing as a partner or principal, or who have not yet undertaken the LPMC course.
The benefits:
• Car allowance, free parking, and other additional benefits.
• Generous training budget with genuine opportunities to develop both legal and leadership skills.
• If required, our client will pay for you to complete the practice management course.
• A true work/life balance - no weekend or after-hours work required.
• A warm, approachable, and supportive culture that values teamwork, personal development, and well-being.
To learn more about this role, please contact Siemone Neutgens on 0403 383 326 or by email at sn@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Lawyers – Exciting Quasi In-house Position
One of the region's leading organisations is looking to secure lawyers from either litigation, finance, corporate or commercial backgrounds for this quasi in-house role.
About the role:
Join a highly collegiate team of lawyers and professionals and play a pivotal role in providing corporate and commercial law advice as well as compliance and regulatory advice to a diversified group of companies and senior stakeholders. This organisation provides a comprehensive induction with full training and exceptional support/mentoring.
Who we’re looking for:
We would like to speak with Litigation Lawyers or Corporate/Commercial Lawyers with 2+ years’ PAE from a top/mid-tier firm, leading boutique firm or in-house teams. This organisation is offering a 12-month contract, which is due to continued growth, with a strong possibility of this extending or going permanent.
If you’re a foreign qualified lawyer with a current working visa, with valid working rights in Australia, and have directly transferable experience, we’d love to hear from you!
This is a great opportunity to transition into an in-house role and join a high-profile organisation that offers excellent mentoring, a strong focus on learning and development, outstanding career development pathways and one of the best work/life balances in the Perth market.
To learn more about this role, please contact Siemone Neutgens on 0403 383 326 or by email at sn@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Legal Counsel
Join a high-impact legal team at the heart of a full purpose-driven financial services organisation.
This progressive organisation has been named in the best places to work in Australia. They are known for their high performing and collaborative culture and the legal team is led by a highly respected, warm and engaging General Counsel who encourages professional/personal growth and full engagement with the business from the legal team.
We are looking to secure a proactive and commercially focused Legal Counsel with 6–12 years’ PAE to join this legal and risk team.
About the role:
• You will provide commercially focused legal advice across the business.
• Play an active role in the business working directly with senior leadership / stakeholders on a daily basis assisting with shaping key initiatives.
• Management of commercial contracts including drafting, reviewing, negotiating a variety of high-value commercial agreements, including licences, service contracts, leases, and project agreements.
• Providing expert guidance on banking, finance, privacy, compliance, governance and financial services regulations, while playing a pivotal role in decision-making alongside executives.
Who we’re looking for:
We are seeking a commercially savvy legal professional with in-house experience in Commercial/Procurement functions and navigating the contract life cycle. Expertise in financial services regulations (ASIC, APRA, ACL, mortgage lending) is advantageous.
The benefits:
• Work/life balance – WFH options, flexible hours and no overtime.
• Wellness and volunteering leave.
• Generous training budgets for upskilling and growth opportunity.
• High exposure to senior leadership and frequent industry networking opportunities.
• Opportunity to mentor junior legal team members.
To learn more about this role, please contact Siemone Neutgens on 0403 383 326 or by email at sn@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate / Tax / Asset Structuring
A high-profile company that is rapidly expanding its in-house legal function. As the company continues to grow rapidly and remains in constant M&A mode, they are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with expertise in corporate law, tax, and asset restructuring to play a crucial role in supporting its growth.
About the role:
Working closely with the General Counsel and board of directors, you will be responsible for providing legal advice to the business on corporate, M&A, tax, and tax-driven structuring, compliance, and governance across multiple entities.
Who we’re looking for:We would like to speak with Senior Lawyers from law firms or companies who bring a combination of commercial and tax legal expertise, strong commercial acumen, and decision-making capabilities.
We encourage applications from lawyers with 7-15+ years’ PAE with significant experience from leading in-house teams or top/mid-tier law firms.
To learn more about this role, please contact Siemone Neutgens on 0403 383 326 or by email at sn@kbelegaltalent.com.au.
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Partner recruitment specialists
KBE is retained by some of the best national, international and boutique law firms to build their partnership teams.
We have many salaried and equity partnership opportunities available across all practice areas, including opportunities for SA/SC level lawyers to step directly into partner roles.
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Contract and on-demand
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