Is the next step in your career to head overseas in late 2026 or early 2027?

Are you thinking of Australia?

Are you keen to explore opportunities and secure a role before heading over there but don't know where to start or would like some guidance on the market?

Scott Legal Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a Sydney boutique legal recruitment agency, which recruits experienced solicitors for high-end boutique law firms, mid-tiers, top tiers and international law firms across Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth). Their values align with Scott Legal Recruitment, in terms of taking care to ensure the placement for both candidate and client is 'right'.

The Australian private practice market is currently experiencing strong workflows and demand for lawyers across all major cities in Australia.

We are keen to hear from NZ qualified solicitors with 2+ years' legal experience from private practice in any of the following practice areas:

• Construction Law (front-end and/or backend)

• Project/Real Estate, Infrastructure and/or Energy

• Corporate M&A (private and/or public)

• Funds & Financial Services

• Corporate Banking & Finance

• Commercial Litigation

• Insurance Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Insolvency

There are opportunities across multiple levels in all of Australia currently. Ideally, you will be keen to make the move to Australia in late 2026 or the short to mid-term in 2027. I have taken an in-depth brief about the market demand there and also expected salaries - please give me a call to learn more.

How to Apply

Click on “Apply now” to submit your CV and academic transcript (if applicable). Alternatively, I would encourage you to call me (or email me to arrange a time) for a confidential discussion about how these roles could fit your career goals on 022 0710 949 or [email protected], quoting Job Ref: LSAusJobs

We will be reviewing and introducing suitable applications to our clients as they are received.