Lawyer | Associate | Senior Associate | Special Counsel

Thinking about making a career move before the end of the year? Or perhaps you're considering a fresh start in 2027? Now is the perfect time to explore your options.

At Connected People, we're currently partnering with some of Newcastle and the Hunter's most highly regarded law firms to recruit across a range of exciting legal opportunities.

Whether you're looking for better career progression, a more supportive team, greater flexibility or a salary that reflects your experience, we'd love to help you find the right fit.

Current Opportunities:
We have multiple positions available across the following practice areas:

• Property / Commercial Lawyer – Minimum 5 years PAE
• Commercial / Corporate Lawyer – 3–5 years PAE
• Wills & Estates Lawyer – Toronto location
• Family Lawyers – Multiple opportunities from 2 years PAE
• Defendant Insurance Lawyers – Multiple opportunities from 2 years PAE
• Employment Lawyer – Minimum 3 years PAE

These opportunities span a range of levels, from Lawyers through to Associates, Senior Associates and Special Counsel.

Why Consider These Opportunities? At Connected People, we're selective about the firms we partner with. We believe that a great legal career is about more than just the work you do. It's also about the people you work with, the support you receive, and the opportunities you have to grow.

We only partner with employers who genuinely value their people, treat their teams with respect, and offer environments where lawyers can thrive.
Across these opportunities, you can expect:

• Excellent remuneration – Competitive base salaries, with additional bonus opportunities available in some roles.
• Genuine flexibility – Hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Exceptional mentoring – Work alongside highly regarded Partners who are invested in your professional development.
• Interesting and challenging work – Exposure to quality matters and opportunities to further develop your expertise.
• Supportive cultures – Collaborative teams, approachable leadership and workplaces where your contribution is valued.
• Career progression – Opportunities to grow your career, develop your specialisation and take the next step professionally.

If a career move has been on your mind, now is a great time to explore your options, even if you're planning to make a move in the new year.

Whether one of the opportunities above has caught your interest or you're looking for something different, we'd love to hear from you. We also recruit for roles that aren't advertised publicly and may have an opportunity that aligns with what you're looking for.

For a confidential, no-obligation chat about your next career move, please contact Monica Walmsley at Connected People on 0492 300 464, or simply apply now.

All enquiries will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Why Work With Connected People? With over 20 years of legal recruitment experience, we're passionate about helping lawyers find opportunities that are genuinely better than the roles they're leaving. We take the time to understand what matters to you and advocate for the right career opportunities, remuneration, and working conditions.

Please note: Unfortunately, we don't currently have any Graduate Lawyer or Law Clerk opportunities available. All positions listed require a minimum of 2 years' post-admission experience (PAE). We appreciate your interest and encourage you to keep an eye on our future opportunities.