For candidates

Legal careers, guided with experience.

Whether you’re exploring private practice, moving in-house, considering contract work, or planning a senior leadership move, Wolf & Williams offers trusted guidance shaped by deep market knowledge and long-standing relationships.

Your next step

Support at every stage of your legal career.

At Wolf & Williams, every consultant is an experienced legal recruiter with a proven track record across the Australian market. We work closely with lawyers at all levels, taking the time to understand your goals, ambitions, and priorities before offering advice. Our strength lies in access — to decision makers, to meaningful opportunities, and to insight that helps you navigate your next move with clarity and confidence.

Working with us

A considered, well-supported experience.

Personal, consultative advice

We meet with every candidate and invest in understanding your career direction, motivations, and long-term goals.

Market insight that matters
Our recommendations are informed by deep market understanding and decades of experience, not assumptions or short-term incentives.
Personal, consultative advice
We focus on enduring relationships rather than one-off placements, supporting careers and teams well beyond a single hiring decision.
Discretion and confidentiality
Your privacy is respected at every stage. Information is only shared with your express consent.

Explore your options

Find the path that fits your career.

Legal careers can move in many directions, and the “right next step” depends on more than a job title. Choose the pathway below to explore roles and guidance tailored to where you are now and where you want to go.
Not sure which pathway fits best?

Private Practice

Roles across top-tier, international, national, mid-market, and boutique firms — from lawyer through to partner. We’ll help you assess the right environment, progression pathway, and team fit before you invest time in interviews.

Explore private practice roles

In-House

Opportunities from legal counsel through to general counsel across a wide range of industries and organisations. We’ll help you understand the role scope, stakeholder expectations, and what strong in-house progression can look like.

Explore in-house roles

Contract & Temp

Flexible contract and interim roles that offer variety, strong rates, and meaningful work across in-house teams and law firms. We support you through fast-moving processes and help you plan assignments that build a future-proof career.

Explore contract & temp roles

Partner & General Counsel

Confidential support for senior leadership moves, discreet transitions, and strategic career decisions. We bring the market insight, discretion, and judgement these conversations require.

Explore partner & GC roles

Current opportunities

Access roles on and off the market.

Some opportunities are advertised. Many are not. We encourage candidates to explore current roles while also starting a conversation to understand what may be available beyond the public market.

Why Wolf & Williams

Respected by lawyers across the market.

40+ Years

Combined senior legal recruitment experience.

Across private practice, in-house, executive search, and contract markets in Australia and internationally.

3 Jurisdictions

Australia, UK & USA recruitment expertise.

First-hand experience placing lawyers across global markets and supporting international transitions.

ASX 50 to Boutique

Trusted by leading organisations and firms.

From ASX-listed corporates and global institutions to top-tier, international, national, and boutique law firms.

All Levels Covered

From Legal Counsel to Partner & General Counsel.

Across private practice, in-house, executive search, and contract markets in Australia and internationally.

Next steps

Let’s talk about what’s next.

FAQs

Common questions.

Do I need a resume to register with you?

No. While you’re welcome to share your CV, we encourage starting with a conversation so we can understand your goals and provide relevant guidance.

Yes. Your information is stored securely and only shared with clients after you provide express consent.

Timelines vary by role. Junior to mid-level roles often conclude within 2–3 weeks, while senior and strategic positions may take longer.

Yes. We recruit across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, and Perth.

Sam is a qualified corporate lawyer with over 20 years legal recruitment experience across Australia, UK and USA. He previously was the Managing Director and Founding Partner at, what was previously, one of Australia’s most successful legal recruitment agencies.

Sam works across both private practice and in house.

Sam advises corporates on in house legal recruitment for general counsel, senior legal counsel, legal counsel and company secretary appointments. He has industry experience across construction, energy, renewable energy, real estate, investment funds, private equity, fintech, insurance, technology, industrial, government and financial services.

Sam advises private practice firms on strategic senior legal recruitment including partner, counsel, senior associate, team moves and firm mergers. He represents top-tier, international, mid-market and boutique law firms across Australia.

Sam is curious and an active listener who brings a long-term relationship philosophy in all his interactions. He is recognised for his industry knowledge, ability to read and understand people and provide objective and trusted advice.

Sam invests real time in speaking with clients and candidates about their roles, team structure, motivations, and career direction. He is known for providing a very honest, pragmatic view, even in situations where he may not be the one supporting the hire; or representing the candidate. People come back to Sam because they trust his judgment, and they value the clarity, and perspective he brings every time they’re considering hiring, or a career move.

He brings a personable and enthusiastic attitude to all his dealings, and you know he leaves no stone unturned when sourcing suitable candidates.