Make the move to Australia – legal market update

Author Richard Schontag
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, a commanding 94% of business leaders expect their revenues to increase or remain the same in 2023 and that 87% expected to add or keep staff at 2022 levels. A real positive for the legal industry was that 87% of business leaders expect capital spending to grow or stay the same from 2022 levels and only 14% believe it will drop.

From speaking to our law firm clients, transactional activity is only going to increase as we head towards the second half of the calendar year. The issue for our clients is that visa processing time are still up to six months’ time so if you are interested in one last UK summer before joining us for more sun and surf in August / September then now is the time to consider a move down under. Although law firm associate hiring is more considered than the highs of 2021 and 2022, demand for UK associates (UK 2 years +) and senior associates (UK 4 years+) across the vast majority of practice areas remains high.

Relocating to Australia

If you’re a qualified lawyer and want to relocate to a sun, surf, and sand lifestyle, then there is no better time to experience living and working in Australia.

For further information on opportunities, the visa process, and salaries in Australia please enter your details below and we will give you a call or email.

Alternatively please contact Richard Schontag at Taylor Root Australia at +61 9236 9077 or richardschontag@taylorroot.com.au.

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Legal Counsel – Funds

The Opportunity Our client, a specialist investment manager, is seeking a Legal Counsel for a 12 month FTC. You will work closely with the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer in a broad and integral role. This organisation is majority owned by its principals and employees and has a collaborative working environment and a varied client […]
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Senior Associate – Indirect Tax

We are partnering with a leading Australian law firm to recruit a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join their high-performing Private Advisory team in Melbourne. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior advisory role within a dynamic and growing practice, advising on complex and high-value indirect tax matters for a diverse […]
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  • Manufacturing

Legal Counsel – Commercial

The Business A long-standing international food and beverage company boasting high quality produce. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Legal for Australia, you would work closely with various business units and functions across ANZ on a broad range of local matters ranging from commercial contracts to employment law, and you would also have the […]
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago
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Special Counsel – Banking & Finance | Melbourne

We are partnering with a leading Australian law firm to recruit an exceptional Special Counsel to join their high-performing Banking & Finance team in Melbourne. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a dynamic and growing practice, advising on complex, high-value transactions for a prestigious client base. Key Responsibilities: […]
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago

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We are excited to offer a rare opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Corporate team of a global top-tier law firm in Melbourne. This is your chance to work on some of the most high-profile and complex corporate transactions in the market, alongside a collaborative and high-performing team. Key Responsibilities: Advise […]
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