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What the 2026 ALPMA/Elias Recruitment Salary Survey Means for Lawyers
What the 2026 ALPMA/Elias Recruitment Salary Survey Means for Lawyers The 2026 ALPMA/Elias Recruitment Australian Legal Industry HR Issues & Salary Survey paints a clear picture of a legal market that remains competitive, salary-sensitive and heavily focused on retaining quality talent. While the pace of hiring has become more selective
Kicking “Own Goals”: Mistakes Costing You Good Candidates
Kicking “Own Goals”: Mistakes Costing You Good Candidates Recruitment is competitive, but not every loss is caused by the market. Sometimes the best candidate was interested, the salary was acceptable, the role was attractive, the team was impressive, and the career opportunity was genuine. Then the employer kicked an “own
In‑House Counsel Careers in Australia: Roles, Career Paths and Opportunities with Elias Recruitment
In‑House Counsel Careers in Australia Roles, Career Paths and Opportunities with Elias Recruitment For more than 25 years, Elias Recruitment has been building in‑house legal teams across Australia, placing in‑house counsel, legal counsel and general counsel into private organisations and government agencies of every size and sector. We help lawyers
The Missing Middle: Why Mid-Level Lawyers Are Harder to Hire Than Ever
The “missing middle” isn’t a new issue, but it has become significantly more pronounced in recent years. The difficulty in recruiting Associates (3–5 PQE) and Senior Associates (5–8 PQE) remains the top challenge for 68% of firms. While demand for this cohort hasn’t changed, supply has tightened, and the reasons
7 Tips to Ace Your Next Zoom Interview
Virtual interviews are now a standard part of the recruitment process across the Australian legal market. While you may be joining from home or break out room, the same standards apply as an in-person interview: preparation, professionalism, and presence all matter. Here are seven simple ways to make a
The Big Stay: Why Lawyers Are Reluctant to Move Jobs in 2026
The Big Stay: Why Lawyers Are Reluctant to Move Jobs in 2026 Across Australia’s legal market, hiring is still happening — but movement is slower and more cautious than ever. Many lawyers are gainfully employed, reasonably well-paid, and not convinced that changing firms is worth the risk right now.