We help lawyers

find jobs they love

  • LAWYERS RECRUITING LAWYERS

    KBE’s consultants are either lawyers or have 15+ years of specialist recruitment experience, or both.

  • LAW FIRMS & IN-HOUSE CLIENTS

    KBE Legal Talent works with the best law firms and leading ASX-listed and private companies.

  • LAWYER PLACEMENTS

    500+ placements with law firms and companies across the Perth legal market.

  • LAWYERS IN OUR DATABASE

    We provide our clients with access to the best lawyers in Perth.

  • Lawyers

    At KBE Legal Talent we help Perth’s lawyers find jobs they love.

    We partner with the best lawyers, law firms and in-house legal teams in the market to make sure Perth’s lawyers land themselves the best possible roles.

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  • Law firms and in-house teams

    We help law firms and companies to build great legal teams.

    With over 2,500 lawyers in our database, we provide our clients with unrivalled access to the best lawyers in Western Australia.

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  • Partner recruitment specialists

    KBE Legal Talent is retained by some of the best national, international and boutique law firms to build their partnership teams.

    We have many salaried and equity partnership opportunities available across all practice areas, including opportunities for SA/SC level lawyers to step directly into partner roles.

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  • Contract and on-demand

    Lawmee is an online platform connecting lawyers, paralegals and company secretaries to opportunities with companies and law firms – faster than ever before.

    Powered by KBE Legal Talent, Lawmee has taken over all on-demand, secondments and contracting engagements.

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  • "KBE Legal Talent believes deeply in adding value to our networks, over and above recruitment. We enjoy building long-term relationships with lawyers (who often become our good mates!) and providing them with career and salary advice throughout their career journeys."

    Chris Bates
    Director, KBE Legal Talent

Meet the Team

  • Chris Bates

    DIRECTOR

    • Founder and CEO of legal tech company, Lawmee.

    • LLB, BCom, 40Under40 Recipient.

    • Admitted in Western Australia (2008).

    • 15+ years of legal recruitment experience.

    • Specialises in partner recruitment, law firm M&A, GC and Senior Legal Counsel, legal recruitment.

  • Siemone Neutgens

    DIRECTOR

    • Director of legal tech company, Lawmee.

    • 25+ years of recruitment experience across Australia and New Zealand.

    • Specialises in placing lawyers in permanent and on-demand roles, ranging from 1 year PAE to Senior Associate/Special Counsel, General Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, and Legal Counsel.

    • Former board member of The Piddington Society.

  • Sam Turton

    CONSULTANT

    • Consultant and Client Services Manager of legal tech company, Lawmee.

    • Offers expert guidance to various legal entities, including top-tier, international, mid-tier, boutique firms, and in-house teams at ASX-listed and private companies.

    • Provides career guidance from junior lawyers to Senior Associates and Senior Legal Counsel.

    • Admitted in Western Australia (2018)

    • LLB (ECU), BCom (Curtin University)

  • Jasmine Kofoed

    MARKETING & OPERATIONS

    • Jasmine drives KBE Legal Talent and Lawmee’s marketing initiatives in adding value to our networks.

    • 10 years experience in client service and executive administration

    • Former Executive Assistant at the Department of Education and UWA

    • Experience in building brands and implementing marketing strategies

    • Go-getter, people person who values optimism, growth and opportunity

What are people saying?

  • Shaun Hardcastle – Partner, Hamilton Locke

    “I have known Chris and the KBE team for many years and could not speak more highly of anyone in the industry. They have been a sensational support to me both personally and for our firm..”

  • Shaun McRobert – Partner, MinterEllison

    “Chris has a deep commitment to improving the culture of the legal profession in Perth. His purpose allows him to pursue his passion of connecting the right organisation with the right people. He is also committed to many good causes and owns a great and expanding business. He is someone who brings great ideas and perspective to any situation..”

  • Michael Swift – Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

    “It has been a total pleasure working with Chris and the KBE team on my move to Squire Patton Boggs - Perth. Chris has an unrivalled understanding of the Perth legal landscape. His knowledge of law firms culture, drivers experience, people and markets provides a candidate with the utmost confidence. His guidance and professionalism throughout the whole process has been at the highest level. I highly recommend Chris Bates and the KBE team..”

  • Hamish Robertson - Corporate M&A Lawyer


    “Siemone has a great knowledge of (and relationships with) the legal market in Perth, and was extremely helpful in assisting me with securing a new role. Siemone gave me great advice and support throughout the process; and has continued to check in on me - thank you, Siemone!.”

  • Lee Carroll - Legal Counsel


    “Siemone helped me get a great job. At every stage during the recruitment process she was professional, friendly, helpful, responsive and generous. She clearly prioritises relationships over transactions. I know that because weeks after I started the new job, Siemone still calls me to see how I'm going! I have been repeatedly delighted by how genuine and thoughtful she is. I am very grateful, Siemone. Thank you!”