In-house legal recruitment

Building high-performing in-house legal teams.

We partner with General Counsel, CEOs, HR leaders and boards across Australia to secure legal counsel, senior counsel, company secretaries and executive legal leaders — with precision and commercial insight.

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Our expertise

Recruitment shaped by business context.

In-house legal roles differ significantly by organisation, industry, reporting structure and commercial priorities. Successful appointments require more than reviewing technical skill sets — they require understanding culture, stakeholder dynamics and long-term strategy. Wolf & Williams has decades of experience placing lawyers into corporate legal teams across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth. We combine deep networks with practical insight into what makes in-house hires succeed.

Our approach

Tailored, disciplined, commercially aware.

Dedicated in-house specialists
Our in-house recruitment team works closely with our private practice and contract divisions to provide complete market coverage.
Organisational understanding
We take time to understand your structure, leadership style and growth plans — whether ASX-listed, private enterprise or government.
Precision shortlisting
Every candidate is met and assessed before presentation. We prioritise alignment over volume.
Honest salary guidance
We provide bespoke benchmarking based on current data, industry, and company scale.

Positions we recruit

From Legal Counsel to GC and beyond.

We recruit across:

  • Legal Counsel
  • Senior Legal Counsel
  • Deputy General Counsel
  • Head of Legal / General Counsel
  • Company Secretary & Assistant Company Secretary
  • Commercial Managers / Directors
  • Risk & Compliance professionals

Sector expertise

Deep networks across key industries.

Our in-house recruitment spans:

  • Energy & Renewable Energy
  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Real Estate & Hotels
  • Funds Management
  • Financial Services & Insurance
  • Logistics & Transport
  • State & Federal Government
  • Manufacturing & Industrial
  • Technology & FinTech / InsureTech
  • Healthcare & Aged Care
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Superannuation
  • Mining & Oil & Gas
  • Telecommunications

How we work

Flexible engagement structures.

We offer:

  • Contingent recruitment
  • Exclusive briefings
  • Retained search for senior roles
  • Dedicated permanent and contract consultants

Exclusive or retained engagements are recommended for complex or senior appointments, ensuring full market coverage and disciplined process management.

Insight advantage

Data-informed hiring decisions.

While in-house salary levels vary significantly by industry and organisation, we provide bespoke salary benchmarking and access to current market intelligence through the Wolf & Williams Library.

This includes remuneration trends, competitor movement, and broader market insights that support strategic workforce planning.

Next step

Looking to strengthen your in-house team?

If you’re exploring an in-house move — or simply want a clear view of what your options look like — we’re happy to have a confidential conversation.
Speak with an in-house specialist

In-House Legal Recruitment Specialists

Sam Gray
Morgan Elder

FAQs

In-House Legal Recruitment.

What are the benefits of an exclusive brief?

Exclusive engagements ensure dedicated focus, faster market coverage and improved candidate alignment.

Yes. We offer bespoke salary guidance tailored to industry and company size rather than generic guides.

Yes. We recruit Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary and Assistant Company Secretary roles across listed and private companies.

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

Yes. We have a dedicated contract legal recruitment team supporting in-house legal functions across Australia.