Working with us means having someone advocate for you, not just forward your CV. We take the time to understand your experience, your values and what you are actually looking for, and we use that to guide conversations with firms who may be right for you.

It is easy to put forward a candidate whose CV already speaks for itself. The harder, more valuable work is advocating for someone whose story sits beyond the CV, whether that means time away from practice, a change in direction, or simply not fitting the obvious mould a firm had in mind. That is where we spend most of our energy.

We will also tell you honestly when something is not the right fit, even if that is not what you were hoping to hear. Advocacy means representing you properly, not telling you what you want to hear.

No. Many of the lawyers we work with are not responding to a specific advertised role. Some are exploring the market or considering a change they have not fully defined yet, and a conversation with us is a chance to think out loud, not a commitment to apply for anything.

No. We will never share your details with a firm without your knowledge and agreement. Every introduction we make is one you have discussed with us and agreed to first. Discretion matters to us, particularly given how closely connected the legal community in Brisbane and Queensland can be.

This is an important question, and one we ask every candidate, so please never feel awkward answering it honestly.

Most firms operate under a candidate ownership arrangement, generally around twelve months. In practice, this means that if you have already applied to a firm, whether directly, through another recruiter, or for a different role or team within that firm, that firm's rules may limit what we can do on your behalf there.

We ask about this early, and always with care, because it protects you as much as it protects us. It means we can be upfront from our very first conversation about where we may or may not be able to help, rather than you finding out later. Being open about your search history does not count against you. It helps us focus our energy where we can genuinely make a difference.

We look well beyond a job title, considering the team, the culture and how that lines up with your experience, values and the kind of work you want more of. We would rather have a smaller number of well considered conversations on your behalf than send your details everywhere and hope something lands.

This is also where advocacy matters most. If we believe you are right for a role, we will make that case even when your experience does not sit neatly on paper.

That is a completely reasonable outcome. Sometimes the most useful advice we can give is to wait, build more experience, or simply keep the conversation open for when the timing suits you better. We would rather give you honest guidance now than encourage a move that does not serve you.

Yes. What you share with us stays between us unless you tell us otherwise. Your current employer, colleagues and network will not hear about our conversation from us, and we will only approach a firm on your behalf once you have agreed to it.

We will arrange a conversation to properly understand your experience, what you are looking for, and any search you have already done. From there, we will be honest with you about where we can help, what the market may realistically offer, and what a sensible next step looks like.