We specialise in Partnership appointments


This service is led by Chris Bates, Director of KBE Legal Talent and Founder & CEO of Lawmee. Chris specialises in Partner appointments and the facilitation of law firm mergers & acquisitions.

Chris is a lawyer, and brings deep insight into the WA legal market with 15+ years experience advising law firm leaders on growth strategy and succession planning.

Featured roles

Now hiring across practice areas

KBE Legal Talent is actively partnering with leading law firms to secure Salaried and Equity Partners across:

  • Banking & Finance – Project, Corporate & Structured Finance

  • Construction, Infrastructure & Major Projects

  • Corporate / M&A – Public & Private, ECM, Corporate Advisory

  • Energy & Resources

  • Environment & Native Title

  • Family Law

  • Insolvency & Restructuring

  • Litigation & Disputes

  • Workplace Relations

We work closely with law firm leadership teams to deliver strategic growth ahead of FY26. Many offer competitive remuneration, succession planning, and strong internal referral networks.

Who we’re looking for

  • Partners with a transportable client base or fee base of $250k–$400k+

  • Special Counsel and Senior Associates ready for Partnership

  • Sole Practitioners looking to grow within a collaborative environment


Let’s talk strategy

Whether you're exploring a move or want a benchmark on Partnership salaries and expectations, speak confidentially with Chris Bates today.