Opportunities

Our team is made up of people from diverse backgrounds with broad-ranging experience. We nurture our team members and ensure they have exposure to experienced mentors, our clients and above all, great work. We foster a flexible, down-to-earth workplace culture that we are extremely proud of.

As a specialist firm, all of our team members have the opportunity to make an impact and thrive. We are approachable, communicative and we love what we do.

Our firm is growing and we are always interested in hearing from talented lawyers at every level.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Becketts, please contact us at recruitment@beckettslawyers.com.au.

All applications will be held in strict confidence.

2026 Graduate Positions

Who we are

Becketts Lawyers is a specialist corporate law firm based in Melbourne.

Our people are recognised among the most talented and experienced lawyers in the market. We specialise in domestic and cross border public and private M&A, equity capital markets, private equity and venture capital, general corporate and commercial law, property law and dispute resolution.

We offer engagement, experience, flexibility and growth prospects as part of a down-to-earth, supportive and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

Applications are now open for our 2026 graduate intake. Graduates will work alongside our existing team of exceptional lawyers and support our diverse client base on a broad range of matters.

Throughout the year you will be supported through our junior lawyer buddy program and allocated a partner to be your mentor. Partners and senior lawyers will guide you through your graduate year and ensure you are provided with opportunities for professional development and learning.

The ideal candidate will have:

 – Completed (or will have completed by the end of February 2026) a law degree and achieved excellent academic results.

 – Experience working in commercial law (preferably some experience in private practice, such as vacation clerkships).

 – Excellent attention to detail and be highly motivated.

 – Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

 – The ability to work autonomously when required, as well as being a team player.

How to apply:

Applicants should send a cover letter, along with their CV and academic transcript, to recruitment@beckettslawyers.com.au.

Applications open 10am Thursday 7 August 2025 and close 11.59pm on Wednesday 20 August 2025.

Becketts Lawyers is a signatory to the LIV Graduate Guidelines and, accordingly, is not able to accept graduate applications outside the time frame above.