Make the move to Australia – legal market update

Author Richard Schontag
februari 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.

Jobs in Australia

  • Real estate (in-house)

Senior Legal Counsel – Property – Immediate Start

The Opportunity Our client is recruiting for a senior property lawyer to join a large legal team of long-standing counsel with a well-regarded industry supplier. The business is looking to secure this hire asap. Key Responsibilities Working across all property transactional and property leasing matters. Preparing, reviewing, negotiating, amending and renewing leases. Providing commercial and […]
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Debt Recovery Lawyer

We are excited to present an exceptional opportunity to join a leading Australian law firm in Melbourne as a Debt Recovery Lawyer. Work with a dynamic team, focusing on debt recovery matters while receiving excellent mentorship and career development support. Key Responsibilities: Manage debt recovery cases from inception to resolution. Provide legal advice and representation […]
  • Posted 3 weken geleden geplaatst
  • Asset management
  • Financial services (in-house)

Senior Legal Counsel – Asset Management

The Opportunity Join the Sydney office of a well-regarded, global asset manager as their Senior Legal Counsel. Reporting into the Head of Legal you will provide legally sound commercial advice to investment teams, covering a range of asset classes, both inside and outside of Australia. This is an opportunity to be part of a long […]
  • Posted 4 weken geleden geplaatst
  • Asset management
  • Real estate (in-house)

Legal Counsel – Property

The Opportunity Our client, headquartered in Europe, boasts a range of accommodation options for their guests all over the world. This is a great opportunity for a 4-8 year PAE lawyer to join the Australian legal team to support the Pacific region, providing legal advice to all areas of the business, focusing predominately on strata […]
  • Posted 4 weken geleden geplaatst
  • Real estate (in-house)

Property Lawyer

The Opportunity Our client is recruiting for a property lawyer to join a large legal team of long-standing counsel with a well-regarded industry supplier. Key Responsibilities Working across all property transactional and property leasing matters Preparing, reviewing, negotiating, amending, and renewing leases Providing commercial and legal advice in relation to all aspects of property, including […]
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