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LAW26600425 – COMMERCIAL/CORPORATE LAWYER 2.5 YRS PQE – Actively Looking 
» Education: BBA (2019) & LLB (2022)
» Experience: Circa five years of experience in a boutique firm, started as a Paralegal, then moved to a Solicitor position in Commercial Law.
» Ideal role: Mid-sized to international-size firm. Interested in pursuing more opportunities in insolvency, banking, projects, and related deals. Looking for an opportunity to work with reputable clients, client-facing and learning/growth. Prefers office-based role.
» Salary expectation: $110k plus super. 2-week notice period.

LAW27579368 – COMMERCIAL LITIGATION (private & government agency) – circa 3 YR PQE – Actively Looking
» Education: JD, Law and B.Com (Accounting & Business Law). Admitted in 2023.
» Experience: 4+ years in governmental roles. +3 years of general insurance & personal injury. Currently working in a government agency as a litigator.
» Ideal role: Commercial Litigation. Opportunity to be client-facing. Thrives in a people-focused environment.
» Availability: Full-time.
» Salary expectation: Above $130k plus super.

LAW27734937 – Lawyer (Corporate & Property) – 1.5 YR PQE (RP) – Actively looking
» Education: JD, Law & B.Commerce. Admitted to practice in October 2024.
» Experience: Approximately 18 months of experience in Property, including high-value acquisitions, restructures and strategic advisory. Recently transitioned into Corporate Advisory, focusing on drafting corporate documents, governance and due diligence for M&A. Holds extensive experience as a Library Assistant for a leading barristers’ chambers, conducting complex legal and legislative research.
» Ideal role: Seeking a transition into a pure Corporate Law role within a top-tier or major international firm. Motivated by complex transactional work beyond leasing, specifically seeking strong mentorship, a structured training program, and a firm that invests heavily in junior development. Prefers an office-based setting with occasional WFH flexibility for appointments.
» Availability: Full-time.
» Salary expectation: $105k – $110k plus super.

LAW28158854 – SPECIAL COUNSEL (DISPUTES/CORPORATE) – +15 YRS of PQE – Looking
» Education: B. Laws (LLB) and B.Com (Marketing). Admitted over 15 years ago.
» Education: With over 15 years of PQE at a top-tier global firm. Specialises in complex commercial litigation, regulatory investigations (consumer law), and strategic advisory across financial services, mining, government sector, NFP and sport. Previous experience includes secondment as Legal Counsel for a major global mining company.
» Ideal role: Seeking an in-house counsel role or a partnership/senior leadership position within a mid-tier firm that prioritises a collaborative and empowering culture rather than a highly competitive one. Enjoys advisory work, diverse generalist matters, and technical legal problem-solving.
» Availability: 0.8FTE; open to FTE provided there is flexibility for family commitments, such as school pick-up and drop-off.
» Salary expectations: $315k – $320k plus super.
» Other insights: former “WA Lawyer of the Year” (early career) and recipient of multiple national pro bono and “Rising Star” awards. Highly motivated by the development and mentoring of others.

LAW28159480– SOLICITOR (CONSTRUCTION) – 3 YRS PQE – Looking
» Education: JD. B. Arts (Economics). Admitted to practice in February 2023.
» Experience: Currently a Solicitor at a prominent Perth-based firm with approximately 3 years of post-admission experience in construction law. Expertise includes both back-end litigation (arbitration, adjudication, and Supreme Court matters) and front-end contract drafting. Previous experience includes rotations in Corporate M&A and Energy & Resources at an international firm, as well as extensive prior experience as a Claims/Contract Specialist on major resource construction projects.
» Ideal role: Seeking a more “front-end” experience, such as contract administration and drafting, in a multi-cultural, office-based environment.
» Availability: full-time.
» Salary expectation: $125k plus super.
» Other insights: fluent in Japanese.

LAW27987778 – SPECIAL COUNSEL (COMMERCIAL & PROPERTY DISPUTES) – 17 YRS PQE – Looking
» Education: B. Law & Science. M. Data Science.
» Experience: accomplished legal professional with 17 years of post-admission experience across private practice & senior in-house leadership. Currently serving as Special Counsel at a boutique legal firm in Perth, following a 7-year tenure in executive roles, including GM of Governance and Risk and Head of Procurement for a major industrial group. Extensive background in commercial and property dispute resolution.
» Ideal role: Seeking a Special Counsel position within a dynamic, mid-sized firm or an in-house role with a national presence. Focused on Commercial and Property Dispute Resolution, valuing autonomy and the opportunity to work on complex, high-value matters for a mix of mid-to-small businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
» Availability: 0.9FTE with flexibility as required.
» Billable target: 4-5 hours per day.
» Ideal salary: +$230k – $250k plus super.

LAW27579368 – LAWYER (FAMILY LAW/WILLS & ESTATES) – 5 YRS PQE – Looking
» Education: Bachelor of Laws. Admitted in December 2020.
» Experience: worked across boutique and medium-boutique firms, currently managing a 50/50 split of Family law and Wills & Estates matters.
» Ideal role: A hybrid position mixing Family Law with Wills & Estates or Commercial Law within a reputable firm. Requires significant flexibility (WFH) and a 4-day work week to accommodate primary caregiving duties for young children.
» Availability: 0.8 FTE. Current billable target: 3.5h per day.
» Salary expectation: Above $160k plus super (FTE equivalent)

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PAST CANDIDATES

LAW27579368 – LAWYER (FAMILY LAW/WILLS & ESTATES) – 5 YRS PQE – Looking
» Education: Bachelor of Laws. Admitted in December 2020.
» Experience: worked across boutique and medium-boutique firms, currently managing a 50/50 split of Family law and Wills & Estates matters.
» Ideal role: A hybrid position mixing Family Law with Wills & Estates or Commercial Law within a reputable firm. Requires significant flexibility (WFH) and a 4-day work week to accommodate primary caregiving duties for young children.
» Availability: 0.8 FTE. Current billable target: 3.5h per day.
» Salary expectation: Above $160k plus super (FTE equivalent)

LAW27983546 – LAWYER (PERSONAL INJURY) – < NEARLY 2 YR PQE (RP) – Looking
» Education: JD, Law (2022). B.Arts in Law (2019).
» Experience: circa 2 years of PAE, following over five years as a Law Clerk at a Perth-based Personal Injury firm. Extensive experience in Plaintiff Personal Injury across all areas, benefiting from high levels of autonomy and a broad caseload.
» Ideal role: Seeking to transition into the Insurance Defence space. Interested in national or large-scale firms with strong insurance litigation practices in the Perth CBD.
» Availability: Full-time.
» Current billable target: 6.5h per day, with a charge rate ranging from $250 to $400 per hour, depending on the matter type.

LAW28019712 – Senior Lawyer (Government Litigation & Public Law) – nearly 10 yrs PQE. – Looking
» Education: B.Laws. Admitted in 2016.
» Experience: specialised in government litigation and dispute resolution. Currently serves as a Senior Lawyer within a state government department in WA, following three years in a senior solicitor role for a state department in Victoria. Previous private practice experience includes five years as a Dispute Resolution Lawyer handling commercial and estate disputes.
» Ideal role: Seeking a Public Law position within a leading national firm that services key government clients. Highly interested in matters relating to administrative decision-making, judicial reviews, and litigation within the health and human services sector.
» Availability: Full-time. Perth-based.
» Salary expectation: +$160k plus super.

LAW27987778 – SPECIAL COUNSEL (COMMERCIAL & PROPERTY DISPUTES) – 17 YRS PQE – Actively Looking
» Education: B. Law & Science. M. Data Science.
» Experience: accomplished legal professional with 17 years of post-admission experience across private practice & senior in-house leadership. Currently serving as Special Counsel at a boutique legal firm in Perth, following a 7-year tenure in executive roles, including GM of Governance and Risk and Head of Procurement for a major industrial group. Extensive background in commercial and property dispute resolution.
» Ideal role: Seeking a Special Counsel position within a dynamic, mid-sized firm or an in-house role with a national presence. Focused on Commercial and Property Dispute Resolution, valuing autonomy and the opportunity to work on complex, high-value matters for a mix of mid-to-small businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
» Availability: 0.9FTE with flexibility as required.
» Billable target: 4-5 hours per day.
» Ideal salary: +$230k – $250k plus super.

LAW27734937 – Lawyer (Corporate & Property) – 1.5 YR PQE (RP) – Actively Looking
» Education: JD, Law & B.Commerce. Admitted to practice in October 2024.
» Experience: Approximately 18 months of experience in Property, including high-value acquisitions, restructures and strategic advisory. Recently transitioned into Corporate Advisory, focusing on drafting corporate documents, governance and due diligence for M&A. Holds extensive experience as a Library Assistant for a leading barristers’ chambers, conducting complex legal and legislative research.
» Ideal role: Seeking a transition into a pure Corporate Law role within a top-tier or major international firm. Motivated by complex transactional work beyond leasing, specifically seeking strong mentorship, a structured training program, and a firm that invests heavily in junior development. Prefers an office-based setting with occasional WFH flexibility for appointments.
» Availability: Full-time.
» Salary expectation: $105k – $110k plus super.

LAW26600425 – COMMERCIAL/CORPORATE LAWYER 2.5 YRS PQE
» Education: BBA (2019) & LLB (2022)
» Experience: Circa five years of experience in a boutique firm, started as a Paralegal, then moved to a Solicitor position in Commercial Law.
» Ideal role: Mid-sized to international-size firm. Interested in pursuing more opportunities in insolvency, banking, projects, and related deals. Looking for an opportunity to work with reputable clients, client-facing and learning/growth. Prefers office-based role.
» Salary expectations: $110k plus super. 2-week notice period.

LAW27704271 – LAWYER (CORPORATE/M&A) – 2 yrs PQE
» Education: B. Law & Commerce. Admitted in early 2024.
» Experience: Approximately two years of PAE as a Corporate Lawyer at a mid-tier firm, focusing on a variety of ECM and M&A matters. Previous experience in clerkship and vacation roles.
» Ideal role: Seeking a role with a constant workflow in Private and Public M&A, specifically looking to gain experience in schemes of arrangement and cross-border transactions. Prefers an environment where she can work directly with senior practitioners to bridge technical gaps rather than being restricted to junior administrative tasks.
» Availability: Full-time.
» Salary expectation: $135k plus super.

LAW27620367 – SPECIAL COUNSEL (PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION) – +14 yrs PQE
» Education: B. Law & Commerce. Admitted in December 2011.
» Experience: +14 years of PAE – currently serves as a Special Counsel in Insurance litigation and workers’ compensation. Extensive background includes managing complex portfolios for both plaintiff and defendant interests, with a strong focus on defending high-quantum claims in the District and Supreme Courts.
» Ideal role: Workers’ Comp (defendant). Looking for a Partner position (ideally). Client base is important. Has young children – WFH (ideally, 3 days a week) —preferably Perth CBD-based.
» Availability: Full-time.
» Salary expectation: $240k plus super.

LAW27579368 – LAWYER (FAMILY LAW/WILLS & ESTATES) – 5 YRS PQE
» Education: Bachelor of Laws. Admitted in December 2020.
» Experience: worked across boutique and medium-boutique firms, currently managing a 50/50 split of Family law and Wills & Estates matters.
» Ideal role: A hybrid position mixing Family Law with Wills & Estates or Commercial Law within a reputable firm. Requires significant flexibility (WFH) and a 4-day work week to accommodate primary caregiving duties for young children.
» Availability: 0.8 FTE. Current billable target: 3.5h per day.
» Salary expectation: Above $160k plus super (FTE equivalent)

LAW27704795 – CIRCA 5-YR SENIOR ASSOCIATE (TAX / CORPORATE RESTRUCTURES) – 10 yrs PQE
» Education: M.Tax and B.Law & Arts (Politics). Admitted in 2015.
» Experience: Approximately ten years of PAE specialising in tax law, private wealth, and business restructures. Includes international experience and multi-jurisdictional practice across Australia. Focuses on Corporate Tax, business restructures, and commercial deals, with a strong interest in disputes and litigation.
» Ideal role: Corporate Tax & Business Restructure. Seeking a Special Counsel position within a large-scale firm.
» Availability: Open to both part-time and full-time arrangements; prefers being office-based.
» Billable target: 6.5h per day
» Salary expectation: $300k plus super.

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