Beacon Legal

We are proud to have been named overall winner for Legal in the Sourcr Recruiter of the Year Awards for the second year running. 2023/24 has been a fantastic year for us, and we'd like to say thank you to all of our candidates and clients who worked with us throughout this time. A special congratulations to Matthew Edwards who has been named the NSW Legal Recruiter of the Year - a thoroughly deserved accolade! Looking forward to another great year!

LAWSKI 2024 - APRÈS SKI BY BEACON LEGAL...   As silver sponsors of this year’s LAWSKI, we had the honour of hosting the Après Ski “Whiteout” Party! We might be biased, but it was the social event of the week, featuring great music, plenty of socialising and thrilling raffles (see if you can spot the magnum of champagne up for grabs!). Once again, all profits made at LAWSKI went straight to batyr, to help young people facing mental ill health.   A fantastic time had by all!⛷️ LAWSKI Inc.

Have you thought about Dublin?🍀   Whilst a slightly less familiar path historically, the past several years (post-Brexit and post-pandemic) has seen increasing numbers of NZ lawyers relocating to Ireland. Dublin, with its vibrant legal market and thriving economy, offers a fresh landscape for legal professionals seeking new opportunities. Whether you're drawn by the city's rich history, its dynamic legal sector, or the chance for personal growth, Dublin is becoming a top choice for many NZ lawyers. Thinking about making the move? Beacon Legal has put together a comprehensive “Moving to Dublin Guide” tailored for NZ lawyers. Inside, you'll find key details on: ➡️ Salaries & bonuses ➡️ Billable hour expectations ➡️ Visa info ➡️ Housing & transport ➡️ Lifestyle & attractions Get in touch with Pippa McCaw to get your FREE copy of this month’s newsletter or to discuss a move to Ireland🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

💫SYDNEY IN-HOUSE OPPORTUNITIES💫 Our In-House team are busy working on a range of exciting In-House roles in Sydney. We are looking for talented lawyers to move into successful teams across several exciting industries. If any of these roles sound right for you, get in touch with Toby Orr.

LAWSKI 2024 - Done and dusted! Over the weekend, we sent a team of keen recruiters to the slopes of Thredbo to test their skills on the skis, host an Après party, and meet a great bunch of Aussie lawyers. While the Beacon team's skiing may have left a lot to be desired (currently keeping the video evidence confidential...), the weekend was a great success, and raised valuable funds for batyr and their mission to create a community free of mental health stigma. As silver sponsors of LAWSKI 2024, we felt lucky to be part of such a fantastic few days, and are looking forward to 2025... LAWSKI Inc. | Chad W. | Aimee Salt | Nick Varvounis | Pippa McCaw | Charlotte Turnbull |

Big Apple, Big Money, BigLaw New York City is home to some of the world's most prestigious law firms, each with their unique culture, operational style, and approach to legal work. In this newsletter we cover: 🕒 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭/𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 💸𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 📈𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Curious about how these differences could impact your career?  Check out our latest article for a deep dive into what sets these elite firms apart. Reach out to one of our U.S. team to request a free copy of this month's newsletter. 🇺🇸: Chad W. | Pippa McCaw | Matt Mountford #LegalCareer #LawFirms #NewYorkCity #CareerDevelopment #BeaconLegal 

MOUNTAINS, RACES, APRÈS EVENTS & LAW? That can only mean one thing... LAWSKI Inc. 2024 is upon us!!   LAWSKI Inc. is fast approaching, and here at Beacon Legal we are excited to be supporting what promises to be an exciting, fun and, let’s be honest, competitive few days.   While we’re, of course, getting all this and more, the celebrations aren’t all about us. We’re excited to partner with batyr to assist young people facing poor mental health, empowering them with the confidence and skills to get through tough times. batyr aims to create a community free of stigma, normalising mental health and wellbeing.   See you all on the slopes tomorrow!⛷️⛷️⛷️

➡️GREAT OPPORTUNITIES IN SYDNEY & MELBOURNE⬅️ We have been asked to recruit for several exciting opportunities within a range of practice areas in Sydney and Melbourne. We’re in the process of searching for top quality lawyers to fill these positions... Attached is a selection of such hot jobs from this week. If any of these roles sound right for you, get in touch with a member of the Beacon Legal team. SYDNEY: Misha Mckenzie | Craig Low MELBOURNE: Dylan Mountford

How important are secondments when securing in-house roles? 🏡 Specialist In-House legal recruitment consultant, Toby Orr, has put together the reasons he believes secondments are so valuable. “Client secondments seem like a win-win for everyone involved. The lawyer (usually a junior/mid-level) associate gains insight into a client’s operations, industry nuances, and key commercial drivers. The Partner, whilst they may lose a useful set of hands for some time, further cements their relationship with the client by helping them out during particularly busy periods (as long as the Associate does a decent job 🤞). I’m working with one junior lawyer who has two years’ worth of experience and is essentially acting as the sole legal counsel for ANZ for a major international FMCG. They’re working closely with other lawyers in the US and Europe and liaising directly with Senior Execs in Aus. 👀 This kind of exposure and hands-on contact is rare for junior lawyers in-house. Highlighting experiences like this, or any virtual secondments that you might have been on, can go a long way to help secure your first in-house role. We recently heard from a GC at a major international FMCG company who told us that our candidate’s two virtual secondments they’d done five or so years were a major factor in them getting the role in a tough decision between them and another candidate. If you’ve not been on secondment, try and wrangle your way into spending more time with the clients, and have a chat with one of the Partners you work with and see if it might be a possibility.” Get in touch with Toby Orr or another member of the Beacon Legal team for personalised career advice and help with your next move...

As silver sponsors of this year’s LAWSKI Inc., Beacon Legal are thrilled to be partnering with batyr. batyr is a 'for purpose' preventative mental health organisation, created and driven by young people, for young people. batyr exists to empower current and future generations of young people to be mentally healthy, aiming to reduce the stigma surrounding mental heatlh, empower young people to reach out for support, and prevent youth suicide. Here at Beacon Legal, we are excited to play a part in the success of this fantastic organisation in any way we can. We can’t wait to be on the slopes from the 5th-8th of September, helping to raise money for this great cause - and doing some pretty average skiing at the same time!