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!

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!

💡IN HOUSE LEGAL OPPORTUNITIES💡 We’re working on a range of rare and exciting In-House roles in Sydney. We are looking for talented lawyers to move into these successful teams across several exciting industries. If any of these roles sound right for you, get in touch with a member of the Beacon Legal In-House team. Matthew Edwards | Toby Orr

💡 How to make a decision on a job offer that you WON'T regret💡 Charlotte Turnbull is a Senior Consultant in our Brisbane team, and has extensive experience in helping lawyers through tough decisions. Charlotte has put together her top 5 tips to ensure you’re making the right choices when it comes to the next stage in your career... “It can be a hard decision navigating one offer, let alone competing offers and counteroffers from your current employer. I coach lawyers through these decisions every day, and there is a lot to weigh up. At the end of the day, the decision must be an educated one. Look at your career from a bird's eye view - does this opportunity take you closer to where you want to be? Equally, does this role alleviate all (or at least some) of the pain points you are experiencing in your current role? Here are 5 critical considerations to take into account when making these decisions: 1️⃣ THE TOTAL PACKAGE  Assess more than just the salary. Scrutinise the entire compensation package, considering bonuses, benefits, and perks. Additionally, understand how pay increases are managed and what targets you need to meet to achieve an increase year on year. Understand the long-term financial impact on your lifestyle and well-being. 2️⃣ LONG-TERM CAREER ADVANCEMENT  Look beyond the current role. Evaluate growth potential, opportunities for skill development, and alignment with your long-term career goals. Investigate the company's commitment to employee progression and promotions. 3️⃣ CULTURAL FIT  Dive into the company's culture and values. Ensure they resonate with your own principles. Consider the work environment, team dynamics, and the organisation's approach to work-life balance. 4️⃣ THE DAY-TO-DAY WORK  Analyse the day-to-day responsibilities of the role. Ensure they align with your strengths, interests, and career objectives. Seek clarity on expectations for both immediate tasks and long-term projects. Is this where you want to grow your career? 5️⃣ COMPANY STANDING & REPUTATION  Consider how the company's standing, reputation and position in the market will impact your professional growth and future opportunities. Will this company be looked at favourably? For example, joining a highly regarded Top-Tier and International law firm will not only see you working on market-leading matters nationally but will open doors for you internationally as well. When managing processes for candidates, we discuss these factors with you each step of the way so that you can feel confident that you are armed with the information you need to make the right call.” It’s important to make sure you're getting the right advice. Reach out to Charlotte Turnbull or another member of the team at Beacon Legal for tailored advice on your next career move.

Here at Beacon Legal, we’re with you every step of the way. We take care in checking in with our candidates at all stages of the recruitment process, and ensuring their career transition is as seamless as possible. Anum Fatima joined the team this year, and has become a valuable asset to our Private Practice team. If you’re keen to take the next step in your career, get in touch with Anum Fatima or another member of the Beacon Legal team. M: +61 423 528 862 E: [email protected]

💥EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE U.S. AND AUSTRALIA💥 We have been briefed on a range of great roles in New York, Los Angeles, Sydney and Brisbane. and are on the look out for top quality lawyers to fill these positions. Attached is a selection of these 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. U.S.: Pippa McCaw AUS: Misha Mckenzie | Craig Low