Careers
Work alongside our exceptional team on a wide range of challenging and exciting work. Our team enjoy building deep and trusted relationships with our clients and working collaboratively to support one another.
Why Join Us
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.
Genuine Benefits
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.
Hazelbrook Legal’s Career Acceleration Program
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.
Clerkship Program
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.
Hazelbrook Approach
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.
Opportunities
Graduates & Junior Lawyers
Graduates & Junior Lawyers
Thank you for your interest in Hazelbrook Legal.
We are not actively recruiting for Graduates & Junior Lawyers at the moment, but please follow us on LinkedIn for recruitment updates.
Legal Practitioners
Legal Practitioners
Role: Financial Services/Funds Lawyer
Level: Senior Associate (7+ PQE)
Location: Sydney or Canberra
About Hazelbrook Legal
Hazelbrook Legal is a strategic legal advisory firm specialising in complex corporate, financial services, funds and public and private M&A law, with offices in Sydney and Canberra. We work alongside some of the most innovative and exciting businesses across Australia and offshore. We have developed a nationally awarded practice, with a high performing team who operate in a driven and supportive environment.
The Opportunity
Hazelbrook Legal are seeking an experienced Senior Associate (7+ PQE) with strong Financial Services, Funds and Regulatory expertise.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high quality, market leading matters, typically only available in top tier firms, while building your own practice within a supportive and ambitious team. You will take on meaningful responsibility, shape client outcomes, mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the continued growth and direction of the firm, with a clear pathway toward partnership if desired.
Based in either our Sydney or Canberra office, you will advise leading financial services businesses operating across the breadth of the industry including fund issuers and sponsors; investment managers; professional trustees and other industry services providers, covering industries as diverse as traditional funds management businesses through to biotechnology, emerging energy, private equity and venture capital.
Your practice will be supported and tailored to your background and long-term career objectives.
Your work will include:
- Funds establishment, structuring and operation (including retail, listed and wholesale funds)
- Financial services licensing and regulatory compliance
- Disclosure and compliance obligations under the Corporations Act
- ASIC and regulatory engagement
- Advice on AML/CTF and related frameworks
- Governance and risk management for financial services entities
We are looking for a senior lawyer who demonstrates:
- Strong technical legal skills and commercial acumen
- A proactive and adaptable approach to complex legal challenges
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to team success
- The ability to build and maintain long term client relationships
- Experience managing teams, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development
This is an ideal opportunity for a high performing lawyer seeking meaningful responsibility, leadership influence and a long term career within a respected and growing firm.
Desired Skills and Expertise
Ideal candidates will be experienced Financial Services/Funds lawyers with approximately 7+ PQE.
Eligibility
- All applicants must be Australian Citizens or hold Australian Residency
- Direct applicants only
How to Apply
If you are seeking a rewarding and intellectually stimulating environment where your contributions are valued and your career can thrive, we encourage you to apply.
Please feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion. If you are ready to apply, please send a cover letter, transcript and CV addressed to Simone Gigg at careers@hazelbrooklegal.com.
We will only accept applications directly sent to us as above.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable applicant is found.
Role: Corporate, M&A or Financial Services/Funds Lawyer
Level: Lawyer (2-3 PQE)
Location: Sydney or Canberra
About Hazelbrook Legal
Hazelbrook Legal is a strategic legal advisory firm specialising in complex corporate, financial services, funds and public and private M&A law, with offices in Sydney and Canberra. We work alongside some of the most innovative and exciting businesses across Australia and offshore. We have developed a nationally awarded practice, with a high performing team who operate in a driven and supportive environment.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking experienced corporate, financial services/funds or transactional lawyers who are looking for the opportunity to extend their skillset by working across a broad range of practice areas, whilst deepening their existing specialty. We offer the opportunity to work with clients across a range of industries, from financial services, biotech and emerging energy, through to private equity and venture capital.
Working within our dynamic, tightly knit team in either our Canberra or Sydney office, you will have the opportunity to assist across practice areas including corporate contracting; IP and data privacy; commercial litigation; funds establishment, financial services licensing, ETFs, financial services and regulatory; and mergers and acquisitions including private and public and LICs.
We look for individuals seeking a high-performing and rewarding work environment, who are ready to roll their sleeves up and get things done. Our team members have excellent technical skills and are passionate about working closely with colleagues to meet our clients’ most challenging needs.
Desired Skills and Expertise
Ideal candidates will be Corporate, M&A or Financial Services/Funds lawyers with approximately 2- 3 years PQE.
Eligibility
- All applicants must be Australian Citizens or hold Australian Residency
- Direct applicants only
How to Apply
If you are seeking a rewarding and intellectually stimulating environment where your contributions are valued and your career can thrive, we encourage you to apply.
Please feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion. If you are ready to apply, please send a cover letter, transcript and CV addressed to Simone Gigg at careers@hazelbrooklegal.com.
We will only accept applications directly sent to us as above.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable applicant is found.
Legal Support Professionals
Legal Support Professionals
Role: Full Time EA/Senior Legal PA
Location: Canberra or Sydney
This is a rare opportunity to work for our Managing Partner and CEO!
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.
We are seeking an EA/Senior Legal PA to support our Leadership team (Managing Partner, CEO and Partner) as well as provide wider support to the whole team and the Canberra office. This is an exciting time to be joining Hazelbrook, and your work will be varied and interesting given the high calibre work undertaken, the genuinely good people that make up our team and the growing nature of the business.
ABOUT HAZELBROOK LEGAL
Hazelbrook Legal is an exciting and innovative firm, offering a truly supportive working environment.
We are proud to offer our staff unrivalled career development opportunities and provide them with a chance to work with Australia’s most exciting and innovative companies and leaders.
We believe actions speak louder than words, and have always maintained a gender balanced, culturally diverse workforce including at our most senior levels.
Join us and be rewarded for your hard work and initiative with an innovative and fully inclusive bonus and reward scheme.
Desired skills and expertise
We are looking for individuals who are proactive, good at problem-solving, value discretion and who can be trusted to deliver high quality work. This role will suit individuals who have excellent attention to detail, who like to take responsibility for their output and who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
In this role you will:
- Full responsibility for inbox management, including all filing.
- Proactive handling of correspondence directed to Partners, including coordinating further actions and drafting replies.
- Responsibility for calendar and diary management, including coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements, booking venues and preparing detailed itineraries.
- Drafting and proofreading emails and other correspondence.
- Filenote management.
- Assist with receipts and expenses.
- Assist with business development activities
- Act as a strategic gatekeeper, managing competing priorities and ensuring effective use of the CEO’s time.
- Proactively coordinate CEO priorities and monitor progress of firm wide initiatives.
- Manage the CEO’s inbox and correspondence, including drafting responses and coordinating follow up actions.
- Prepare briefing notes and background materials ahead of key meetings and client engagements.
- Draft internal communications and firm announcements on behalf of the CEO.
- Handle highly confidential commercial matters with discretion and professionalism.
- Document and contract production, formatting, reviewing and finalising (including document protection).
- Assist with general administrative duties for the wider team, document production, formatting, review and finalising.
- Assist with other functions essential to the efficient running of matters.
- Matter life cycle – assist Partners as required, and working closely with support team to meet deliverables.
- Assist Partners with billing management.
- Work closely with the wider support team to manage team deliverables.
- Undertake office management tasks to support the smooth running of the Canberra office.
- Assist the Practice Manager where required.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and CV addressed to Simone at careers@hazelbrooklegal.com.
We will only accept applications directly sent to us as above.
Applications will close as soon as a successful candidate is found.
Please note this is a full-time role and is not suitable for students. We are looking for a dedicated legal support professional.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Graduates & Junior Lawyers
Graduates & Junior Lawyers
Thank you for your interest in Hazelbrook Legal.
We are not actively recruiting for Graduates & Junior Lawyers at the moment, but please follow us on LinkedIn for recruitment updates.
Legal Practitioners
Legal Practitioners
Role: Financial Services/Funds Lawyer
Level: Senior Associate (7+ PQE)
Location: Sydney or Canberra
About Hazelbrook Legal
Hazelbrook Legal is a strategic legal advisory firm specialising in complex corporate, financial services, funds and public and private M&A law, with offices in Sydney and Canberra. We work alongside some of the most innovative and exciting businesses across Australia and offshore. We have developed a nationally awarded practice, with a high performing team who operate in a driven and supportive environment.
The Opportunity
Hazelbrook Legal are seeking an experienced Senior Associate (7+ PQE) with strong Financial Services, Funds and Regulatory expertise.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high quality, market leading matters, typically only available in top tier firms, while building your own practice within a supportive and ambitious team. You will take on meaningful responsibility, shape client outcomes, mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the continued growth and direction of the firm, with a clear pathway toward partnership if desired.
Based in either our Sydney or Canberra office, you will advise leading financial services businesses operating across the breadth of the industry including fund issuers and sponsors; investment managers; professional trustees and other industry services providers, covering industries as diverse as traditional funds management businesses through to biotechnology, emerging energy, private equity and venture capital.
Your practice will be supported and tailored to your background and long-term career objectives.
Your work will include:
- Funds establishment, structuring and operation (including retail, listed and wholesale funds)
- Financial services licensing and regulatory compliance
- Disclosure and compliance obligations under the Corporations Act
- ASIC and regulatory engagement
- Advice on AML/CTF and related frameworks
- Governance and risk management for financial services entities
We are looking for a senior lawyer who demonstrates:
- Strong technical legal skills and commercial acumen
- A proactive and adaptable approach to complex legal challenges
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to team success
- The ability to build and maintain long term client relationships
- Experience managing teams, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development
This is an ideal opportunity for a high performing lawyer seeking meaningful responsibility, leadership influence and a long term career within a respected and growing firm.
Desired Skills and Expertise
Ideal candidates will be experienced Financial Services/Funds lawyers with approximately 7+ PQE.
Eligibility
- All applicants must be Australian Citizens or hold Australian Residency
- Direct applicants only
How to Apply
If you are seeking a rewarding and intellectually stimulating environment where your contributions are valued and your career can thrive, we encourage you to apply.
Please feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion. If you are ready to apply, please send a cover letter, transcript and CV addressed to Simone Gigg at careers@hazelbrooklegal.com.
We will only accept applications directly sent to us as above.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable applicant is found.
Role: Corporate, M&A or Financial Services/Funds Lawyer
Level: Lawyer (2-3 PQE)
Location: Sydney or Canberra
About Hazelbrook Legal
Hazelbrook Legal is a strategic legal advisory firm specialising in complex corporate, financial services, funds and public and private M&A law, with offices in Sydney and Canberra. We work alongside some of the most innovative and exciting businesses across Australia and offshore. We have developed a nationally awarded practice, with a high performing team who operate in a driven and supportive environment.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking experienced corporate, financial services/funds or transactional lawyers who are looking for the opportunity to extend their skillset by working across a broad range of practice areas, whilst deepening their existing specialty. We offer the opportunity to work with clients across a range of industries, from financial services, biotech and emerging energy, through to private equity and venture capital.
Working within our dynamic, tightly knit team in either our Canberra or Sydney office, you will have the opportunity to assist across practice areas including corporate contracting; IP and data privacy; commercial litigation; funds establishment, financial services licensing, ETFs, financial services and regulatory; and mergers and acquisitions including private and public and LICs.
We look for individuals seeking a high-performing and rewarding work environment, who are ready to roll their sleeves up and get things done. Our team members have excellent technical skills and are passionate about working closely with colleagues to meet our clients’ most challenging needs.
Desired Skills and Expertise
Ideal candidates will be Corporate, M&A or Financial Services/Funds lawyers with approximately 2- 3 years PQE.
Eligibility
- All applicants must be Australian Citizens or hold Australian Residency
- Direct applicants only
How to Apply
If you are seeking a rewarding and intellectually stimulating environment where your contributions are valued and your career can thrive, we encourage you to apply.
Please feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion. If you are ready to apply, please send a cover letter, transcript and CV addressed to Simone Gigg at careers@hazelbrooklegal.com.
We will only accept applications directly sent to us as above.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable applicant is found.
Legal Support Professionals
Legal Support Professionals
Role: Full Time EA/Senior Legal PA
Location: Canberra or Sydney
This is a rare opportunity to work for our Managing Partner and CEO!
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.
We are seeking an EA/Senior Legal PA to support our Leadership team (Managing Partner, CEO and Partner) as well as provide wider support to the whole team and the Canberra office. This is an exciting time to be joining Hazelbrook, and your work will be varied and interesting given the high calibre work undertaken, the genuinely good people that make up our team and the growing nature of the business.
ABOUT HAZELBROOK LEGAL
Hazelbrook Legal is an exciting and innovative firm, offering a truly supportive working environment.
We are proud to offer our staff unrivalled career development opportunities and provide them with a chance to work with Australia’s most exciting and innovative companies and leaders.
We believe actions speak louder than words, and have always maintained a gender balanced, culturally diverse workforce including at our most senior levels.
Join us and be rewarded for your hard work and initiative with an innovative and fully inclusive bonus and reward scheme.
Desired skills and expertise
We are looking for individuals who are proactive, good at problem-solving, value discretion and who can be trusted to deliver high quality work. This role will suit individuals who have excellent attention to detail, who like to take responsibility for their output and who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
In this role you will:
- Full responsibility for inbox management, including all filing.
- Proactive handling of correspondence directed to Partners, including coordinating further actions and drafting replies.
- Responsibility for calendar and diary management, including coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements, booking venues and preparing detailed itineraries.
- Drafting and proofreading emails and other correspondence.
- Filenote management.
- Assist with receipts and expenses.
- Assist with business development activities
- Act as a strategic gatekeeper, managing competing priorities and ensuring effective use of the CEO’s time.
- Proactively coordinate CEO priorities and monitor progress of firm wide initiatives.
- Manage the CEO’s inbox and correspondence, including drafting responses and coordinating follow up actions.
- Prepare briefing notes and background materials ahead of key meetings and client engagements.
- Draft internal communications and firm announcements on behalf of the CEO.
- Handle highly confidential commercial matters with discretion and professionalism.
- Document and contract production, formatting, reviewing and finalising (including document protection).
- Assist with general administrative duties for the wider team, document production, formatting, review and finalising.
- Assist with other functions essential to the efficient running of matters.
- Matter life cycle – assist Partners as required, and working closely with support team to meet deliverables.
- Assist Partners with billing management.
- Work closely with the wider support team to manage team deliverables.
- Undertake office management tasks to support the smooth running of the Canberra office.
- Assist the Practice Manager where required.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and CV addressed to Simone at careers@hazelbrooklegal.com.
We will only accept applications directly sent to us as above.
Applications will close as soon as a successful candidate is found.
Please note this is a full-time role and is not suitable for students. We are looking for a dedicated legal support professional.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.