Careers

Join a workplace with an authentically human approach to legal practice. Hazelbrook’s founding principles were to build a law practice where people truly enjoyed the company of their colleagues, where the team supports one another to deliver exceptional results for their clients and where the work is interesting and rewarding.

There’s no secret to how we attract and maintain exceptional people: be kind and empathetic; foster a collaborative and supportive culture; provide work that is interesting and challenging and reward hard work. Hazelbrook offers you a brilliant environment to practice a diverse range of corporate law and develop your legal skills for a stellar future career.

At Hazelbrook we have a genuine focus on employee training, development and wellbeing.

Our Health and Wellbeing Program includes:

• In-house mindfulness sessions;
• Whole-firm overseas offsites (our last one was in Queenstown New Zealand);
• Regular paid social events including dinners, lunches and drinks and cultural trips outside the office during work hours; and
• Discounted hotel and gym memberships.

We provide training and development benefits including:

• Paid study leave;
• Formal mentoring;
• Whole office strategy sessions; and
• Hazelbrook Career Acceleration program – bespoke training and personalised career planning with our Head of People & Wellbeing.

Be rewarded for your hard work and initiative with our innovative and fully inclusive bonus and reward scheme.

At Hazelbrook, we understand how important it is to be supported in your career development. As a firm genuinely committed to the wellbeing and development of its people, Hazelbrook Legal have established a bespoke and highly personalised career acceleration program (CAP) for legal professionals.

Our CAP encompasses a range of tools and resources, as well as being overseen and managed by our Head of People & Wellbeing. As a globally experienced top-tier and magic circle legal HR Professional, our Head of People & Wellbeing is passionate about working with lawyers and professionals at all levels to support them to achieve their career goals.

This Program provides you with:

• A dedicated and highly experienced career professional motivated to see you develop;
• A focus on strengthening essential soft skills that you need in order to reach the top of the profession;
• One-on-one coaching to help you achieve your individual career aspirations;
• Opportunity to gain fresh perspectives on the behind-the-scenes aspects of how to succeed in the industry, including culture and law firm operations;
• Mentoring by top lawyers and legal professionals in the industry; and
• A robust framework to provide transparency on pathways within the firm.

Our programs allow you to experience the full breadth of Corporate Law work from Day one.

At Hazelbrook we offer you a truly supportive working environment, where you will have direct client contact from the get-go, the opportunity to build deep relationships and networks, greater responsibility and genuine progression.

Clerkship Program

Ready to put theory into practice?

A clerk at Hazelbrook will experience what it’s like to work within a fast-paced corporate team where you will experience a broad range of practice areas including: corporate contracting; IP and data privacy; commercial litigation; funds (VC and PE), financial services and regulatory; and mergers and acquisitions.

In our program you will:

• Be part of a team working on complex corporate matters working with change makers of industry.
• Have fun in a supportive high-performance environment.
• Do real work assisting the team on a variety of corporate matters.
• Be empowered with a range of initiatives to position you for success.
• Learn the importance of commerciality and other soft skills alongside legal skills.
• Be mentored by top-tier lawyers who are friendly, smart and eager to see young lawyers excel.
• Experience what it’s really like to work in a market leading law firm.

High performing clerks may have the opportunity to progress to a graduate position with Hazelbrook Legal.

This program is most suitable for students in their penultimate year of law. However, we are willing to consider those in their final year.

Applications for our 2025 Clerkship Program are now closed.

Applications for our 2026 Clerkship Program will open in June 2026.

At Hazelbrook, our approach to attracting and retaining top legal talent is grounded in consistency, integrity, and purpose. We lead with empathy, foster a culture of genuine collaboration, and are deeply committed to the professional and personal growth of our team.

We offer intellectually stimulating work, recognise and reward initiative, and provide clear, structured opportunities for career advancement. Hazelbrook is a place where high-performing professionals are empowered to thrive—both in their careers and as individuals.

Relationship-Driven Practice
Our firm is built on trust and enduring relationships. Every client has come to us through referrals—a reflection of the strength and integrity of our client partnerships and internal culture.

High-Calibre Work & Clients
Engage in complex, high-value matters with clients regularly featured in the Australian Financial Review. Our work spans cross-border transactions, regulatory matters, and strategic advisory, alongside some of the most respected legal professionals in the industry.

Early Responsibility & Leadership
Our structure empowers lawyers to take ownership early in their careers. You’ll work closely with partners, mentor junior colleagues, and develop direct client relationships—gaining the experience and confidence to lead.

Structured Career Progression
We are committed to internal growth. With clearly defined career frameworks, transparent promotion pathways, and a strong mentoring culture, we provide the tools and support for long-term success—including a clear route to partnership.

Tailored Professional Development
Our bespoke Career Acceleration Program (CAP), led by our Head of People & Wellbeing, offers personalised training, resources, and coaching to support your professional journey.

Performance-Based Rewards
Hazelbrook offers a competitive, market-aligned remuneration structure, complemented by an inclusive and transparent bonus scheme that recognises performance throughout the year.

Recognised Excellence
Hazelbrook has been recognised as a finalist for Australian Law Firm of the Year (2020, 2022, 2023) and was awarded Boutique Diversity Law Firm of the Year in 2023. The firm and team are also listed in Best Lawyers 2024, 2025 and 2026 Editions.

Culture and Diversity
We are proud of our gender-balanced workforce, including at leadership level, and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive.

Community & Sustainability
We actively contribute to our communities through pro bono work and strategic partnerships. Our team is encouraged to participate in initiatives that create meaningful social impact.

Social & Wellbeing-Focused
We value connection. Our team enjoys a vibrant calendar of social events—from cultural outings and sporting activities to family-friendly gatherings and international offsites. Our wellbeing program includes physical activities, team-building retreats, book clubs, and more—designed to support the holistic health of our people.