Our award-winning Cronulla beachside office is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working graduate lawyer to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a boutique firm, working alongside specialised solicitors and an outstanding team of experienced legal secretaries.
You'll be part of a genuinely collaborative environment, with exposure to solicitors at every level - from graduates and junior lawyers through to Senior Associates, Accredited Specialists and our Managing Partners.
We welcome applications from admitted graduates, as well as university students due to graduate at the end of this year.
Opportunities in two of our teams - our business team (wills & estates and corporate & commercial law) and our family law team.
Tell us in your application which area interests you most.
Our teams
Our business team works across estate planning and commercial law, giving you broad exposure to both private client and corporate work.
As a graduate in this team, you'll be exposed to:
Wills and complex estate planning, including testamentary trusts
Incapacity planning
Succession planning for companies and trusts
Probate and estate administration
Business structuring advice and commercial contracts
You'll work closely with our team, building technical skills across a genuinely wide-ranging practice area.
Family Law team
Our family law team handles complex, high-quality matters from the initial client meeting through to resolution and court appearances.
As a graduate in this team, you'll be exposed to:
Parenting arrangements
Property settlements
Child support
Mediations and court appearances
You'll receive ongoing mentorship from our team, including guidance from our award-winning Accredited Specialist and Managing Partner of the Family Law team.
About you
An admitted graduate, or a university student due to graduate at the end of this year
Genuine interest in family law and/or wills, estates and commercial law
Initiative and enthusiasm
A confident, professional manner




Ability to work to tight deadlines
Excellent communication and organisation skills
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Why Southern Waters
We're a supportive, team-focused firm that genuinely invests in our people professionally, financially and personally.
Exposure to senior solicitors' files and attendance of initial client meetings early on
Increasing file ownership and autonomy as your confidence and experience grow
We cover the cost of your professional registration, including your practising certificate, once admitted
Nomination for graduate/early-career industry awards
Team & culture
Support from a team of specialised solicitors, experienced legal secretaries and a growing team of talented graduates and paralegals.
An annual team planning day, monthly team meetings, and solicitor-only sessions to stay aligned as a team and up to date on current legislative developments in your practice area
Regular social events and peer-nominated recognition for the team
Community focused firm with regular involvement in community events and fundraising initiatives
A business-wide shutdown over the Christmas/New Year period, so the whole team can switch off together
A beachside office location with onsite gym, pool and sauna
Wellness initiatives including weekly team beachside walks and annual Shredtember PT sessions
Partnered with an Employee Assistance Program providing free access to 3 x counselling sessions per year
Bonus day off if your birthday falls on a workday
Onsite parking and convenient public transport options nearby
Office hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm with a 1 hour lunch break
Values
We live and work by our values and our successful culture is built on -
Can-Do Attitude, and
Ready to take the next step?
We're always looking for talented, passionate people to join Southern Waters.
We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a real difference for our clients.
Please note, we may call you to discuss your application further.
Only shortlisted applications will be invited to interview.
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📌 Graduate Lawyer (Cronulla) (Sydney)
🏢 Southern Waters Legal
📍 Sydney