Private practice careers

Build your career in private practice.

From associate through to partner, we support lawyers across top-tier, international, national, mid-market, and boutique firms — with insight shaped by decades in the market.
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Your private practice move

Experience that understands firm dynamics.

Private practice recruitment is core to what we do. With over 50 years of combined experience placing lawyers across Australia, we understand the nuances of firm culture, progression pathways, and partner expectations. Whether you’re seeking stronger technical work, a different platform, improved remuneration, or a clearer path to partnership, we help you assess options strategically – not reactively.

Working with us

Clear advice. Focused opportunities.

Tailored Solutions
We help you understand scope, stakeholders, expectations, and what “good” looks like in that specific organisation.
Market intelligence
Through the Wolf & Williams Library, you gain access to salary data, bonus structures, firm performance insights, and cultural context.
Access to decision makers
Our long-standing relationships ensure your profile reaches the right partners and hiring committees.
Discretion at every stage
Your details are shared only with your express consent, and sensitive moves are handled carefully.
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Where we recruit

All levels. All major practice groups.

We recruit across all levels within private practice, including:

  • Lawyer / Associate
  • Senior Associate
  • Special Counsel
  • Partner

Practice areas include:

  • 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
  • Privacy & Data Protection

Opportunity access

Beyond advertised positions.

Many of the strongest private practice opportunities never reach public job boards. Through proactive talent mapping and long-term relationships with partners, we provide access to both on-market and off-market roles.

For lawyers returning from overseas, we also support transitions back into private practice across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.

Next step

Considering a move in private practice?

Whether you’re actively exploring or simply want a clearer picture of the market, we’re happy to have a confidential discussion.
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Private Practice Specialists

Sam Gray

FAQs

Private Practice

What firms do you work with?

We partner with top-tier, international (US & UK), national, mid-tier, and boutique firms across all major Australian cities.

We understand the skill sets required and have the relationships within the major firms to facilitate moves from boutique and mid-market firms into top tiers and internationals. We also know what boutique firms produce quality lawyers so have a great deal of confidence when advising on tier moves.

Yes. We manage confidential partner discussions and provide detailed insight into partnership models, remuneration structures, and firm strategy.

Yes. Through our global network and Australians Abroad programme, we regularly support lawyers transitioning back into the Australian market.

Confidentiality is non-negotiable. Your details are only shared with firms after you provide express consent.