02 September 2025
Australia and New Zealand's best legal employers unveiled
This article was originally published by Australasian Lawyer (2 September 2025).
44 organisations stood out as the ideal workplaces for legal professionals in the region
Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer have unveiled the 5-Star Employers of Choice for 2025.
To be a top employer in the legal profession today is a challenge, with organisations having to navigate intense competition for talent, growing workloads and shifting workforce expectations while delivering exceptional employee experiences.
Employer of Choice Holding Redlich focused on tackling the issue of representation by positioning women to take on senior roles. Meanwhile, Maddocks concentrated on upskilling through its training and development program.
Bird & Bird’s benefits made it stand out among small firms. Gilchrist Connell offered perks like the GC Learning Academy for law clerks, graduates and junior lawyers.
Blackwood Family Lawyers and Gair Legal also made their mark on the industry as leading employers in the Australian legal profession.
To see the full list of winners across Australia and New Zealand, click here.
* Bartier Perry is listed in the 100-499 employees category