google-site-verification=Z_uoRd0b3XdVdrmzeuBxwVnnTutVNUbWIMxE71rh0fU
Let us contact you
+61 7 3001 2999 Let us contact you
Home > Careers

A Career at Bennett & Philp Lawyers

>
>
>
>

Bennett & Philp is a mid-sized law firm, offering practical legal solutions across every stage of life and business and with multi-disciplinary experts across five practice areas – Business Advisory, Intellectual Property, Disputes and Litigation, Property and Real Estate and Wills and Estates.  

Joining Bennett & Philp will give you the opportunity to work with highly experienced, passionate and dedicated lawyers committed to delivering an outstanding service to clients. It’s a place where the work you do really makes a difference and you will have the opportunity to shine. 

The culture creates a positive environment for staff to learn and thrive. So if you are looking for a law firm that values loyalty and rewards hard work, then Bennett & Philp is the right choice for you. 

View Current Job Opportunities
>
>
>
>

Looking after Your Physical Health and Wellbeing

At Bennett & Philp we offer an annual payment towards gym memberships, fitness classes, team sporting fees or other healthy activities of your choice. We also offer one-on-one ergonomic session with an occupational therapist.

Looking after Your Mental Health

Bennett & Philp has mental health trained staff and proudly supports various charities and events each year, including partnering with WhiteCloud Foundation the past 3 years for a fundraising event.

Flexible Working

Bennett & Philp is able to offer tailored flexible working environments for all staff. To help everyone achieve an ideal work-life balance the firm offers additional leave days based on years of service, study and carer’s leave and parental leave including top-up parental leave payments.

Young Lawyers

We offer our young lawyers professional development through running monthly discussions and meetings where they can learn and discuss topics relevant to someone just starting their legal career. Our global affiliation with Meritas also provides opportunities to connect with young lawyers in other jurisdictions.

Professional Development

We are able to offer access to varied online and in-person professional development and CPD sessions. The firm runs in-house sessions as well as an annual professional development retreat. We also work with lawyers one-on-one to develop personalised development and marketing plans.

Social Activities

We think it is also important to also have fun. We have weekly Friday morning tea, a monthly firm lunch, end of month celebration and drinks and we celebrate birthdays and achievements. You can also join our social club and participate in additional activities.

Facilities

Our state of the art premises are purpose designed and built in 2021. Our office breakout areas have snack bars, coffee machines and a range of other drinks.

Job Opportunities

Legal Traineeships (Alternative to Practical Legal Training (PLT)) Commencing Early 2026

Our directors and senior lawyers have integrated the training and inclusion of young lawyers and trainees into our client’s matters, ensuring continuous mentorship and development.  Our most recent legal trainees were admitted in March 2025 and November 2025 and have transitioned into positions as Lawyers within our teams.  We are again now offering an outstanding opportunity for law graduates to commence their legal career with a 12-month supervised traineeship (as an alternative to incurring course fees and/or unpaid placement for the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice).  No law firm experience is required and upon completion of the 12-month supervised traineeship you will be eligible for admission as a Lawyer.  This traineeship is a direct pathway to a position as Lawyer at Bennett & Philp.

Apply here

 

 

Property Associate/Senior Associate 5+ Years PAE 

We offer practical legal solutions with a full range of business and personal legal services and as a result have grown a stellar client base and superb working culture.  As the proud Queensland representative firm for the premier global alliance of independent law firms, we offer our clients access to top-tier legal expertise worldwide.

Apply here

 

 

Commercial Associate/Senior Associate 5+ PAE Years

We offer practical legal solutions with the full range of business and personal legal services and as a result have grown a stellar client base and superb working culture. With over 30 fee earners across the firm and an established and respected Business Advisory team, we are looking for a 5+ PAE candidate with a demonstrated focus and interest in Commercial law to join the team.  This role is full-time, and you will be working in our CBD office.  The role involves direct contact and liaising with clients.

Apply here

>
>
>
>