Richard Schontag

Director | Law Firms

Australia

Richard is a specialist in recruiting lawyers for permanent positions in all practice areas, up to and including senior associates. Born and raised in South Africa, he moved to Australia in 2001 and graduated from ACU National in 2007 with a bachelor of business majoring in marketing. Having previously worked in-house at a law firm, Richard has a good understanding of our clients and their needs. He enjoys building relationships and helping clients achieve their business objectives by finding unique talent. He listens to his candidates and supports them with advice, moving them into the most suitable role.

  • Law firm

Senior Associate – Projects/Infrastructure

Role Our client, a leading progressive global law firm, is looking to add a Senior Associate to join its high performing Infrastructure team. You’ll work with one Partner that has more than 20 years’ experience specialising in transport, construction and infrastructure projects internationally. He has considerable expertise in all aspects of the rail industry, including […]
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Lawyer – Disputes/Litigation

Team Their lawyers are involved in some of Australia’s most high-profile commercial disputes, investigations and inquiries. They provide litigation and dispute resolution services across a broad range of areas such as “bet the company” litigation and investigations, class actions, Royal Commissions and other inquiries, major commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, high-profile litigation on cutting edge technological […]
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Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution

Role Our client has a market-leading dispute resolution practice and is the choice of many leading companies, international financial institutions and government when it comes to resolving important and complex disputes. It is rated as a Tier 1 practice in Asia/Pacific Legal 500 for Dispute Resolution. The disputes team are responsive, easy to work with […]
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Lawyer – Funds

Team Recognised as a leading adviser on M&A and other corporate transactions, this leading international firm is able to combine exceptional transactional skills with specialist expertise. This enables them to handle the numerous issues that can arise in a single corporate transaction. This firm has an exceptional track record in every sector and particular strengths […]
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Corporate M&A Senior Associate

The Firm Our client is a long established and full service Australian law firm with a highly successful corporate team. The firm is looking to grow its corporate practice and there is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate lawyer to join this dynamic and collaborative team. The Team The firm’s corporate team has high-quality […]
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Lawyer – Private Equity

Role They have extensive experience in dealing with the key issues that drive financial sponsors’ businesses: funds management and fiduciary concerns; a dominant focus on cash and efficient capital structures; financial and operational leverage; close working relationships with portfolio company managers and superior transaction execution. Their team works with regulated M&A experts to help solve […]
  • Salary Above market rate and bonuses
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Associate – Corporate (Public & Private M&A)

Role Our client, a top-tier global law firm, is looking to add a Lawyer or Associate to its high performing corporate transactions team. The corporate transactions team provide a comprehensive service on structuring, managing and executing public and private M&A transactions. They advise bidders, targets, sellers and financial advisers and cover all types of public […]
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Lawyer/Senior Lawyer – Construction Litigation

Firm This boutique law firm was established by an ex-top tier lawyer. The practice has taken off and is growing which is why they are looking for someone. They offer a variety of legal services to Australia’s construction and building industry – from commercial contracting to dispute resolution and advisory legal services. They work with […]
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Lawyer / Associate – Project Finance

Taylor Root is partnering with one of Australia’s leading law firms to assist in the growth of their leading banking and projects team. This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious and driven lawyers that are looking to fast track their careers in a nimble and entrepreneurial environment. There are no road blocks here. This firm […]
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Mid-level Solicitor – Energy & Resources

Role Our client, a top-tier global law firm is seeking a mid-level Solicitor to join their award-winning Corporate Energy & Infrastructure team in Sydney. The team advise on their clients’ most important commercial transactions, including significant cross-border mergers and acquisitions, ground-breaking projects and privatisations. In this role, your day could typically involve: Advising on mergers […]
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Senior Associate – Employment

Role With a growing practice, our client, a top-tier Australian law firm have a new opportunity for a high performing mid or senior Associate to join its high performing employment team, advising on matters such as: Litigation – in the Fair Work Commission, discrimination tribunals and State and Territory courts Workplace investigations including whistleblower disclosures […]
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Associate – Construction Litigation

Role Advising clients on construction and project disputes. Preparation of claims for expert determination, adjudication, arbitration and litigation. Preparing formal legal opinions. Business development and networking activities. Contributing to department know-how. Desired skills and experience 3-9 years’ experience as a lawyer with construction dispute experience gained within another reputable firm (or by a combination of […]
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Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution

Role Our client has a market-leading dispute resolution practice and is the choice of many leading companies, international financial institutions and government when it comes to resolving important and complex disputes. It is rated as a Tier 1 practice in Asia/Pacific Legal 500 for Dispute Resolution. The disputes team are responsive, easy to work with […]
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Associate – Commercial

Role Our client, a national law firm, is looking to add an Associate to its commercial team. In this role, you will be working across a range of areas of commercial and corporate law including, contract drafting, not for profit, corporate governance and structuring, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property and information technology. This opportunity would […]
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Senior Associate – Restructuring & Insolvency

Role In this position, you will be handling distressed lending matters and restructuring transactions, as well as any related contentious disputes. Your responsibilities will include handling domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters. The restructuring & insolvency team is highly experienced in assisting clients in identifying and develop and implement strategies that enable them to […]
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Senior Associate – Real Estate

Role Our client is looking to add a Senior Associate to its high performing bank 1 Real Estate team. The teams national Real Estate group is widely recognised for its consistent track record of providing innovative and commercial advice across the full breadth of property sector transactions. In this role, you will be working on […]
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Senior Associate – Environment & Planning

Role Our client, a global law firm, is looking to add a Lawyer or Associate to its high performing Environment & Planning practice. As a lawyer in the team you will advise on all aspects of environmental law, ranging from obtaining approvals and consents, environmental incidents, environmental compliance obligations, compulsory acquisition and land access litigation […]
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Associate – Employment

Role The team services the full spectrum of employment law needs of private sector employers and all three tiers of government. This role will give you the opportunity to work across a broad range of areas including employment, industrial relations and discrimination. Firm Join a highly successful Australian law firm that works closely with corporations, […]
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Associate – Commercial

Role Our client, a national law firm, is looking to add an Associate to its commercial team. In this role, you will be working across a range of areas of commercial and corporate law including, contract drafting, not for profit, corporate governance and structuring, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property and information technology. This opportunity would […]
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Contract Lawyer/Document Reviewer

We are helping a top tier international firm find lawyers who are immediately available and looking for work. You’ll work exclusively on document review projects supporting their Litigation team on large scale litigation matters. The initial project is 2 months but this is likely to be extended given their pipeline of work. Enjoy a collegiate […]
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richard’s Insights

  • CV and interview tips

How to structure your Associate Lawyer CV

  • Posted March 20, 2023
Did you know, on average, people spend just 75 seconds reading your CV? This means you have just over a minute to sell yourself and your strengths to the reader. This is easier said than done. Three-quarters of CVs are rejected due to bad grammar, spelling, or poor visual layout. So what makes a successful […]
  • Australia

The 30 under 30 Legal Awards – Stand out from the crowd

  • Posted February 15, 2023
If you’re a lawyer under 30 years old working at a top law firm, you’ve likely spent the last few years honing your skills and becoming a top-notch lawyer. You excelled in law school, secured a coveted summer clerkship, and are now billing thousands of hours each year. You’ve probably set your sights on advancing […]
  • Moving jobs

Make the move to Australia – legal market update

  • Posted February 14, 2023
As we start 2023, a new level of positive optimism has emerged. As we move towards the end of summer in Australia, a level of positive optimism about the economy has returned in Australia. Despite inflationary challenges, the majority of leaders are confident in their own companies. A recent JPMorgan business leaders survey showed that, […]
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Living and working in Australia: a guide for South African lawyers

  • Posted November 15, 2021
Are you an overseas qualified lawyer looking for a career move to Australia? For more than 18 months Australia has had its international borders closed to South Africa and the world. That is all about change, with the border set to open soon. Whether you are seeking to move to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, […]
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Living and working in Australia: a guide for UK lawyers

  • Posted November 15, 2021
Are you an overseas qualified lawyer looking for a career more to Australia? After being closed for more than 600 days, Australia’s international borders are finally set to reopen to UK lawyers. This is a day our law firms’ clients have been waiting for, the Australia economy has bounced back speculatively in 2021, with demand […]
  • Industry leaders

Interviews: Dispute Resolution and Litigation Award finalists – 30 Under 30 Law Awards

  • Posted May 12, 2020
Taylor Root is proud to be the principal partner in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Law Awards. Richard Schontag, Associate Director at Taylor Root, had the opportunity to speak to this year’s finalists in the Dispute Resolution & Litigation category. This award recognises a lawyer who has demonstrated skill and expertise in acting across a […]
  • Remote working

How to conduct a successful video conference call

  • Posted April 12, 2020
Remote working tools like video conferencing are no longer a futuristic novelty—they are now a reality for many businesses and paramount to business continuity. In normal circumstances, video conferencing can save travel time and increase productivity, thus it has been increasingly changing the business world significantly. However now, the impact of the technology will be […]
  • DEI

Interviews: Be prepared, take control, and leave a lasting impression

  • Posted September 13, 2019
“There’s no reason to be nervous. You’re interviewing them as much as they’re interviewing you.” I hear myself saying this a lot to people, but it’s an important mental shift to make ahead of an interview. It prevents you going in with a passive mind set, and it will make you take control and be prepared. […]
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