Our Sydney office plays a leadership role in being a good corporate citizen. Committed to cultivating an inclusive and supportive workplace, the office holds a corporate membership with Diversity Council Australia, the country’s only independent, not-for-profit body for workplace diversity and inclusion. The Sydney team also donates hundreds of hours in pro bono work to nongovernmental organizations and partners with a number of local charities involved in sustainability, blood drives and other community focused initiatives. 

What we do

Operating seamlessly across countries and continents, Hogan Lovells is one of only a few truly global and integrated international firms in Australia, able to deliver a global service.

Our dedicated team in Sydney advise clients on Australian, regional and international, transactions across a broad range of sectors. We work frequently with teams across our 44+ offices globally, ensuring seamless delivery for our clients no matter the business needs. In Australia, we are transactions focused with a depth of knowledge and skills in key areas like regulatory, corporate (contracting and procurement, M&A and private capital), funds, banking, restructuring and special situations, IP and litigation.

Are you exploring a career in law, seeking to elevate your career as an experienced lawyer, looking to grow your skills within our Business Team? Define your Future. Find out more about our current opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hogan Lovells is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.

We provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training, and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, or disability. If you require reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

Find out more about our Sydney office .

Applications for the 2024 intake have completed. Watch this space in the fourth quarter of 2024, when we will announce how to apply for 2025.

If you are keen to launch your legal career with a leading global law firm, your journey begins here.

The opportunity

As part of the two-year Law Graduate Program based in our Sydney office, you will have the opportunity to rotate through two or more of our practice areas and gain valuable exposure to client work and meaningful career development.

Upon completion of the Law Graduate Program, you will have the opportunity to join one of our practices as a permanent placement.

You will be joining a supportive Australian team with a sociable and down-to-earth culture, while also benefiting from being part of a global network of lawyers. Key to your success will be your willingness to collaborate, to contribute to our ambitious and supportive culture, and to invest in our growing Australian presence.

You will be provided with mentoring and access to senior colleagues and partners, as well as a variety of professional development, well-being, and social initiatives. In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Responsible Business programs.

About you

Our people are the key to our success, which is why we seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all regions of our global practice.

Why us

Welcome to a bold new way of working. Colleagues building new levels of confidence. Clients finding new levels of trust. Outward looking, practical, and personal.

Global reach. This is your chance to collaborate with 2,600+ lawyers in 44+ offices on six continents. Working here opens up new perspectives, new opportunities to progress - and you’ll access it all wherever you are in the world.

We mean business. We are upfront, honest, and ready to share what we know. If you want to know what it’s like to work at our firm, there’s no one better to hear it from than our people. Contact us for a confidential discussion and the opportunity to talk to our current graduates.

Are you exploring a career in law, seeking to elevate your career as an experienced lawyer, looking to grow your skills within our Business Team? Define your Future. Find out more about our current opportunities.