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Legal Salaries & Market Update Report for Employers | 2026

News, Insights & Salary Guides for Legal Industry Employers


Legal People at ALPMA's 2026 event
June 29, 2026
We explore how Melbourne's legal hiring market has fundamentally changed, from "job hugging" and mid-level lawyer shortages, to areas of law facing talent shortages.
Photo collage of TalentX Melbourne May 2026 event
May 28, 2026
In May Legal People attended the RCSA Talent X event. This article explores our strongest takeaways as they relate to legal recruitment.
A jigsaw puzzle with missing middle pieces, and beaded letters spelling 'Missing' in their place
May 19, 2026
We explore why mid-career (3-5 year) lawyers leave their employer or career, and how they are critical to a law firm's profitability, client service and succession.
Office building at night with some offices lit up, and some dark
April 8, 2026
Find out the factors having the most influence on an employer's branding in today's Melbourne's legal market. Can you guess what they are?
View of city buildings from across the Yarra River
February 22, 2026
Your firm may be incurring hidden costs due to delays in hiring a new lawyer. Discover what these are and how to avoid them.
People in suits sitting at a conference table having a meeting
December 7, 2025
How small to medium sized law firms can make small but impactful changes to attract the right lawyer to their next role... and retain them!
Four business people connecting jigsaw puzzle pieces.
July 9, 2025
Cultural fit can be just as important for your legal industry career as technical skills and work experience. Find out why and how law firms assess value alignment.
Sharon Henderson presenting at the 2025 Legal Recruitment Landscape for Lawyers & Hirers seminar
May 23, 2025
Stand out in a competitive market through understanding trends in the Melbourne legal sector and tips on how you can attract, recruit and retain talented lawyers!
Magnet attracting people standing in a line.
January 16, 2025
Law firms & corporations: discover where you should focus your energy and the type of attraction and retention initiatives to invest in to attract top legal talent!
A robotic hand is typing on a laptop computer
August 28, 2024
AI in recruitment offers numerous advantages, but a human-centric approach has never been more important to ensure the best possible outcome in legal recruitment.
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August 24, 2023
The strategies legal industry firms should apply to ensure their new senior hire starts, thrives and stays.
Group of people sitting at a table holding their cell phones in a circle
May 9, 2023
Give your firm the edge by highlighting and communicating your purpose and policies in a way digital natives can find you online.
Magnifying glass lying in front of rows of wooden peg people. One peg person is painted red.
April 26, 2023
We discuss 4 non-traditional hires (aka untapped or hidden talent pool hires) to build a productive and high-performing team for your law firm.
A woman standing in an office with co-workers behind her
March 13, 2023
The challenges faced by law firms in recruiting talented mid-career lawyers. How to attract them to your firm and keep them there!
Person holding a pencil over paper that has 'Value' written at the top & arrow graphics at bottom
October 25, 2022
In candidate driven markets, knowing what candidates look at when considering a new workplace is key. What to include in your EVP to attract top legal talent.
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