Jobs in Australia

OPPORTUNITY We focus on building strong, business-minded lawyers who can work closely with clients, understand their challenges and opportunities, and add value to their businesses. To achieve this, we believe it is essential to give our graduates hands-on experience early in their careers. This may involve working on-site at a client's factory, in a car yard or transport depot, in a client's commercial office in the CBD, or participating in mediations.

We have an exciting opportunity for talented and ambitious law graduates to join our National Graduate Program in 2026 :

This is a full-time, 12-month program with opportunities in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Dandenong.You will rotate across several practice areas, gaining exposure to a variety of commercial law experiences.To support your learning, you will undertake supervised legal training while receiving close mentoring and coaching from peers and supervising Principals.APPLICATION PROCESS ApplicationVideo InterviewsAssessment CentresFinal InterviewsOffersApplicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or hold a valid work visa.

Macpherson Kelley is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, those with lived experience of disability, and LGBTQI+ community members.

ABOUT YOU We are most interested in your personal qualities and how your experiences to date will set you up for success. We want to hear about your interests outside of law and the individual strengths you can bring to Macpherson Kelley. We seek candidates who exemplify our values and come from diverse backgrounds.

You are likely someone who demonstrates resilience, seizes opportunities, especially in team settings. You are pragmatic, a commercial thinker, and enjoy solving problems with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

OUR EXTRAS Genuine flexibility through our Flex+ program.The Macpherson Kelley Foundation and workplace giving initiatives to engage with our communities.Macpherson Kelley Business School – practical learning and development programs to help you reach your potential.Dress for your day – choose attire based on daily activities.Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers, including superannuation contributions on both paid and unpaid leave.Public Holiday Swap – celebrate holidays meaningful to you.Visit our careers page for more benefits!ABOUT US Macpherson Kelley is a mid-tier national commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Dandenong, and Melbourne CBD. We aim to meet our clients' needs with direct, succinct guidance.

We are straightforward, pragmatic, and bold in our advice and recommendations.

With over 300 staff and offices across the East Coast, our national footprint continues to grow, complemented by our international reach through the Pacific Legal Network (PLN), a division of Macpherson Kelley, and our Multilaw membership.

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