01 / Why us
Why work here.
A SMALL FIRM, ON PURPOSE
YOUR NAME ON THE WORK
Clients know who drafted their agreement. So does the other side.
CLIENTS FROM YEAR ONE
You join meetings and calls from your first month — not just the document room.
A PARTNER AS MENTOR
Every lawyer works directly with a named partner, with a review every quarter.
NO HOURS FOR HOURS’ SAKE
Most of our work is fixed-fee. We measure outcomes, not timesheets.
02 / Open roles
Open roles.
6 OPEN · CLICK A ROLE FOR DETAILS
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Run your own caseload of commercial disputes, with a partner beside you on every strategic call.
YOU WILL
- Manage disputes from first letter to settlement
- Draft pleadings, witness statements and advice
- Prepare and attend mediations
- Speak directly with clients every week
YOU BRING
- 2–5 years in commercial litigation
- Clear, plain writing
- Calm under pressure
- Admitted to practise locally
WE OFFER
- Your name on the matters you run
- Quarterly review with your partner
- Real path to senior associate
- Fixed-fee work, sane hours
REPORTS TO · ELEANOR HART · $95–120k
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Lead deals for founders and family companies, and help shape how our business practice grows.
YOU WILL
- Lead M&A, investment and restructuring work
- Supervise one associate
- Own client relationships end to end
- Help price and scope new matters
YOU BRING
- 6+ years in corporate or M&A
- Experience leading small deals
- Commercial judgement
- Cross-border work a plus
WE OFFER
- Clear route to partnership
- Profit share from year two
- Budget for your own development
- A seat in practice decisions
REPORTS TO · DANIEL MERCER · $140–170k
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Advise families on wills, trusts and succession — work that needs both precision and tact.
YOU WILL
- Draft wills, trusts and powers of attorney
- Handle estate administration
- Meet clients, including home visits
- Coordinate with tax advisers
YOU BRING
- 2–4 years in private client work
- Discretion and empathy
- Strong drafting
- Tax knowledge a plus
WE OFFER
- Long-term client relationships
- Mentoring by a founding partner
- Flexible hours
- Paid professional exams
REPORTS TO · SOFIA LINDQVIST · $85–110k
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Keep our disputes team organised and one step ahead — with a real route into training.
YOU WILL
- Manage bundles, disclosure and deadlines
- Research case law and procedure
- Attend hearings and mediations
- Draft first versions of letters
YOU BRING
- A law degree or equivalent
- Meticulous organisation
- Comfort with document tools
- Curiosity
WE OFFER
- Training contract consideration
- Direct exposure to partners
- Study leave
- Bonus on outcomes
REPORTS TO · ELEANOR HART · $52–60k
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A two-year training contract rotating through every practice, with your own clients from year one.
YOU WILL
- Rotate through four practices
- Work on live matters from week one
- Attend client meetings
- Present at our monthly case review
YOU BRING
- Law degree or conversion
- Excellent writing
- Genuine interest in clients
- Right to work locally
WE OFFER
- Course fees paid
- One partner mentor throughout
- Retention as associate
- Small cohort — two places
REPORTS TO · ALL PARTNERS · $48k
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Be the first person clients meet and the reason the office runs smoothly.
YOU WILL
- Welcome clients and manage the diary
- Run onboarding and conflict checks
- Oversee billing and client accounts
- Keep our systems tidy
YOU BRING
- 3+ years in office or practice management
- Warmth with clients
- Numerate and organised
- Legal sector a plus
WE OFFER
- Central role in a small team
- Training in practice management
- Annual bonus
- Friday afternoons off in summer
REPORTS TO · DANIEL MERCER · $60–70k
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Don’t see your role? We read every speculative application.
SEND A SPECULATIVE CV ↓03 / Benefits
What you get.
FOR EVERY ROLE, FROM DAY ONE
SALARY01
TOP QUARTILE
Benchmarked every year against firms of our size. Bands published in every advert.
BONUS02
UP TO 20%
Shared on outcomes and client feedback — not on hours billed.
LEARNING03
$3,000 / YR
Your own budget for courses, conferences and books.
FLEXIBILITY04
HYBRID
Three days together in the office, two wherever you work best.
TIME OFF05
28 DAYS
Plus public holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year.
HEALTH06
FULL COVER
Private health and dental for you and your family.
04 / Process
How we hire.
THREE WEEKS, START TO FINISH
DAY 0
APPLY
Your CV and a few lines on why us. No cover-letter essays.
WEEK 1
PARTNER CALL
Thirty minutes with the partner you would work with.
WEEK 2
PRACTICAL TASK
A short, paid exercise based on a real (anonymised) matter.
WEEK 3
MEET THE TEAM
Lunch with the team, then an offer — or honest feedback.
A REPLY TO EVERY APPLICATION WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS.INCLUDING THE NO’S
05 / The team
In their words.
UNEDITED, WE PROMISE
“I ran my first mediation in month eight. A partner was next to me, but it was my file.”
James OkaforSENIOR ASSOCIATE · EMPLOYMENTWITH US SINCE 20XX
“Nobody asks how many hours I billed. They ask whether the client was happy.”
Nora VanceASSOCIATE · REAL ESTATEWITH US SINCE 20XX
“Small enough that everyone knows your name. Serious enough that clients trust it.”
Lena FosterPARALEGAL · DISPUTESWITH US SINCE 20XX
06 / Apply
Send your application.
TAKES ABOUT 5 MINUTES
APPLICATION received.
Thank you, . We’ll reply about within five business days.
WHO READS IT
A partner reads every application. No automated filters.
HIRING CONTACTSofia Lindqvist, PartnerEQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We welcome applications from everyone. Tell us if you need any adjustments during the process.