Senior legal careers

Strategic moves at the highest level.

Partner and General Counsel appointments require discretion, commercial insight, and experienced guidance. We support senior lawyers navigating complex, career-defining decisions.
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Executive-level transitions

Experience that understands the stakes.

Partner and General Counsel recruitment demands deep market relationships and a clear understanding of law firm economics and corporate governance structures. These moves are rarely transactional — they are strategic. Our senior legal search team has placed partners and general counsel across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide for over a decade. We manage sensitive discussions with care, clarity, and absolute discretion.

Working with us

Confidential, considered, strategic.

Absolute discretion
Your information is only shared with express consent and handled securely at every stage.
Commercial insight

We understand portable books of business, equity structures, and partnership economics.

Transparent communication
We provide clear feedback, realistic market positioning, and pragmatic guidance.
Long-term perspective

We build relationships well before you decide to move — so timing and strategy align.

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Corporate leadership

Guiding executive legal appointments.

General Counsel searches are typically retained or exclusive engagements, with structured processes lasting 4–8 weeks from initial briefing to offer. We prepare candidates thoroughly — from initial screening through final negotiations.

Throughout the process, we provide honest feedback, detailed interview preparation, and clear communication so you can operate at your best at every stage.

Recent placements include:

  • General Counsel – Australian Energy Company
  • General Counsel – Global Renewable Energy Company
  • Deputy General Counsel – Leading Australian Energy Generator
  • Head of Legal – Global Insurance Company

Private practice leadership

Commercially informed partner moves.

Partner recruitment requires more than reviewing a business case. It requires understanding firm strategy, culture, equity structures, incentives, and long-term fit.

We work closely with top-tier, international, national, mid-market, and boutique firms across Australia. Many partner opportunities are mapped and managed discreetly before they reach the broader market.

Key areas of expertise:

  • Partner and team placements
  • Strategic succession planning
  • Firm mergers and lateral growth
  • Talent mapping and market intelligence

Next step

Thinking about a strategic move?

Senior transitions benefit from early conversations. Even if you are not actively looking, understanding the market can shape future decisions.
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Partner & General Counsel Specialists

Sam Gray

FAQs

Partner & General Counsel

How discreet is the process?
Your information is secured safely with multiple layers of back-up and most importantly is only shared with the relevant people at a firm or organisation after your express consent is provided.

Most are not. Many partner moves are managed through mapped, relationship-led searches.

Requirements vary by firm and structure. Major firms often look for portable practices between $1.5m–$3m, while mid-market and boutique firms may differ.

Yes, in strategic growth or succession scenarios where firms are open to fast-tracking high-performing candidates.

Yes. Early conversations provide clarity and market awareness before formal moves begin.