Work with Us.
Are you tired of the bureaucracy and politics of big firms, but still want to work on market leading transactions?
Do you want to make a positive contribution in a culture lead meritocracy? Where your opportunities are only limited by your imagination, and your potential will be nurtured and supported. Where a culture of collaboration is lived every day, and your contribution is measured not only through your time sheets?
Free from old firm thinking, we truly partner with clients to deliver a superior client experience, driven primarily by our unrivalled people experience. Put simply, our environment allows our people to be the best version of themselves, which enables them to do their best work, and which ultimately makes our clients happy. This is win-win-win.
We put our people experience at the centre of everything we do. We aim to increase ‘wow’ moments and eliminate rub-points. How do we do this?
Accessibility and Inclusion
At Hamilton Locke, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people’s differences across gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, and family and caring arrangements.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
Visa sponsorship for experienced lawyers
We offer visa sponsorship opportunities for experienced overseas-qualified lawyers looking to relocate to Australia.
Join our supportive and dynamic team, where you’ll have the chance to grow professionally and contribute to challenging and rewarding legal matters.
We prefer to work with direct applicants and rarely engage recruitment agencies on these opportunities. If you’re interested in relocating to Australia, we encourage you to apply directly.
Take the next step in your career and explore exciting opportunities with us in Australia.
To assist with your transition, we have developed an information pack to help you navigate some of the practical and professional aspects involved in relocating to Australia.
Job Search.
Please see a selection of the current opportunities available at the firm listed below.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? We’re always on the lookout for talented, like-minded people to join our team. Submit your expression of interest and if the right role comes up, we’ll reach out.
Legal Practice Assistant
We’re on the lookout for a highly organised and dependable Legal Practice Assistant to join our Sydney office. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys variety in their work, and takes pride in supporting a high-performing team.
Category: AllLocation: Sydney, NSW 2000
Work Type: Full Time – Permanent
Melbourne Graduate Program 2027
Category: GraduateLocation: Melbourne, VIC
Work Type: Full Time – Permanent
Lawyer | Corporate | Sydney
We’re looking for a Lawyer to join our Corporate practice in Sydney.
Category: Legal ProfessionalLocation: Sydney, NSW 2000
Work Type: Full Time – Permanent
Lawyer or Junior Senior Associate| Real Estate | Brisbane
We’re looking for a Lawyer / junior Senior Associate to join our Real Estate team in Brisbane. We’re a diverse group, and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, hard-working and fun.
Category: Legal ProfessionalLocation: Brisbane, QLD
Work Type: Full Time – Permanent
Workplace Health & Safety Lawyer or Senior Associate | Sydney
We’re looking for a Lawyer or Senior Associate to join our Work Health & Safety team in Sydney.
Category: Legal ProfessionalLocation: Sydney, NSW 2000
Work Type: Full Time – Permanent
Banking and Finance Lawyer | Sydney
We’re on the lookout for a Lawyer to join our rapidly growing, national Banking & Finance team, led by Zina Edwards. Zina is an experienced finance and restructuring lawyer, with a particular focus on the growing alternative lending market in Australia. You will have the opportunity to advise on numerous onshore and offshore credit funds, asset managers and other non-bank lenders in relation to investments in complex structured finance and hybrid transactions, venture debt and growth finance, restructuring and special situations.
Category: Legal ProfessionalLocation: Sydney, NSW 2000
Work Type: Full Time – Permanent
Senior Associate | Real Estate | Sydney
Category: Legal ProfessionalLocation: Sydney, NSW 2000
Work Type: Full Time – Permanent
Lawyer | Restructuring & Insolvency | Sydney
We’re a diverse group, and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, hard-working and fun. This is a Lawyer position, working alongside Nicholas Edwards, our Head of Restructuring & Insolvency.
Category: Legal ProfessionalLocation: Sydney, NSW 2000
Work Type: Full Time – Permanent
Lawyer | Corporate (Public M&A & ECM) | Sydney
We’re looking for a Lawyer to join our market-leading public markets practice in Sydney, working for clients in equity capital markets (IPOs, secondary raisings, ASX compliance) and public M&A transactions.
Category: Legal ProfessionalLocation: Sydney, NSW 2000
Work Type: Full Time – Permanent
Senior Associate | Corporate | Melbourne
We’re looking for a Senior Associate to join our market-leading Corporate Practice in Melbourne, recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
Category: Legal ProfessionalLocation: Melbourne, VIC
Work Type: Full Time – Permanent
Senior Associate | Funds & Financial Services | Brisbane
We’re looking for a Senior Associate to join our Funds & Financial Services team, recognised as a Band 1 ranked firm in the Chambers and Partners Fintech Legal Guide 2025.
Category: Legal ProfessionalLocation: Sydney, NSW 2000
Work Type: Full Time – Permanent
Expression of Interest | Hamilton Locke
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