Private practice hiring

Strategic talent for growing law firms.

We partner with top-tier, international, national, mid-market, and boutique firms across Australia to secure high-calibre legal talent — with precision, discretion, and deep market insight.

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Our expertise

Recruitment grounded in firm dynamics.

Private practice recruitment requires more than access to CVs. It demands an understanding of partnership economics, succession planning, cultural alignment, and the competitive realities of the Australian legal market. With decades of experience, Wolf & Williams supports firms across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, and Perth — helping them secure associates, senior lawyers, and partners who align strategically and culturally.

Our process

Disciplined, deliberate, effective.

Detailed briefing
We invest time understanding your practice, growth strategy, and cultural expectations — ensuring clarity before we approach the market.
Precision shortlisting
We meet and thoroughly assess every candidate before submission. You receive quality, not volume.
Market mapping
Through proactive mapping and referral networks, we access both active and passive talent across Australia and internationally.
Global returners network
Our Australians Abroad programme provides access to highly sought-after lawyers planning to return from major global markets.
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Where we recruit

All major private practice disciplines.

We recruit across all core practice areas including:

  • Banking & Finance
  • Corporate / M&A
  • Construction & Projects
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Energy & Renewables
  • Funds Management
  • Financial Services
  • Intellectual Property
  • Technology
  • Real Estate
  • Insurance
  • Employment
  • Insolvency & Restructuring
  • Class Actions
  • Competition / Anti-trust
  • Environment & Planning
  • Tax / Superannuation

Next step

Looking to strengthen your practice?

Whether you’re hiring for growth, succession, or strategic expansion, we’d welcome a confidential discussion.

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Speak with our team

Private Practice Legal Recruitment Specialists

Sam Gray

FAQs

Private Practice Hiring

What is the main challenge sourcing private practice talent?

The 3–6 year PQE range remains highly competitive, particularly in corporate, banking, funds, construction, renewables, and tax.

Yes. We provide current, practice-area-specific salary insights across major Australian markets.

Yes. For hard-to-fill roles we proactively target candidates interstate and internationally.

Exclusive engagements allow full market mapping, dedicated focus, and often faster outcomes.

In certain circumstances, we offer structured fee arrangements for exclusive or bulk recruitment engagements.