Legal Search Group is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy working exclusively within the legal sector. We partner with leading firms across Australia to place exceptional lawyers at every level.

We're currently managing a number of high-profile Partner mandates across Melbourne, spanning several key practice areas. All roles are confidential and all enquiries are handled with the utmost discretion.

If you've been thinking about your next move — now is a great time to have a conversation.

We are seeking an experienced Building & Construction / Infrastructure Partner with a portable practice to join a well-regarded firm in Melbourne.

Our client is looking for a lateral partner who can bring an established client following and continue to grow their practice within a supportive and well-resourced platform.

Ideal candidates will have:

- A strong background in construction disputes, project delivery, or infrastructure advisory
- An existing book of business or portable client relationships
- The drive to build within a collaborative partnership environment

A significant opportunity exists for a Commercial Litigation Partner with expertise in the energy and mining sectors to join a prominent Melbourne firm.

This role suits a senior litigator who has built a reputation advising clients in the energy, resources, or mining space, and who brings a portable practice ready to be developed further.

You will offer:

- A proven track record in complex commercial disputes
- Sector expertise in energy and/or mining
- Portability — an established client base or referral network





We are working with a firm seeking a Planning & Environmental Law Partner with a focus on government work and Native Title matters.

This is a niche and rewarding role for a lawyer who has developed deep expertise in planning, environmental regulation, government advisory, and/or Native Title proceedings. A portable practice is preferred.

Experience in any of the following is valued:

- Planning and development approvals
- Environmental compliance and litigation
- Government and statutory authority advisory
- Native Title claims and negotiations

An established Melbourne firm is looking for an Employment Law Partner to join their team. A portable practice is preferred, though the firm is open to discussing the right candidate.

You will bring:

- Robust technical expertise across employment law (advisory and/or litigious)
- Experience advising employers, executives, or both
- Existing client relationships or the potential to develop a practice

Our client is seeking a Family Law Partner to join a respected Melbourne firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a family lawyer who is ready to step into — or continue — a leadership role.

The firm offers a strong referral network and a genuine commitment to work-life balance within a collaborative culture.





We are seeking a Property Law Partner with a portable practice for a well-regarded Melbourne firm. This role suits a lawyer with broad property expertise — from commercial transactions and development work through to leasing and property disputes.

Senior Associate — Family Law (Mandarin Speaking)

We are seeking a Senior Associate Family Lawyer who speaks fluent Mandarin to join a Melbourne firm with a strong Chinese-speaking client base.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented family lawyer to service a growing and underserviced community, working on matters ranging from parenting disputes to complex financial settlements.

You bring:

- Solid Family Law experience at Senior Associate level (5+ PQE)
- Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written)
- A passion for client service and cross-cultural communication

Principal Family Lawyer — Mandarin Speaking (with Practice/Referrals)

We are also seeking a Principal Family Lawyer who speaks Mandarin and brings either a full practice or a strong family law referral base.

Whether you hold an established book of family law clients or have developed deep referral relationships within the Mandarin-speaking community, our client wants to hear from you.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a firm that will invest in and support your practice.

All enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence. Reach out directly for a confidential conversation about any of the above opportunities.

Tina Anggraeni

Legal Search Group — specialist legal recruitment across Australia.

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