Enhancing Individual Lawyer and Firm Growth in the Legal Sector
Legal
Partner Search
that Enhances
Growth
McManus Partners functions in Partner and scaling Special Counsel recruitment, advising law firm leaders on strategic lateral moves for targeted growth. We work with individual Partners in refining a positioning strategy that reflects their true market value and considers the commercial and people aspects of shifting a practice.
Our experience spans Partner appointments and team lift-outs into global, national and boutique platforms. With networks across Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra, we operate at the intersection of commercial ambition and long-term alignment.
We stay close to a market that demands confidentiality and insight, our process is deliberately refined to allow Partners to move forward with clarity.
Our Approach
Deliberate Recruitment
Career Consultation
Specialist Coaching
Our Difference
is Our
Connection
to You
McManus Partners is the combination of two complimentary but different senior professionals. Felicity and Amy combine years of experience with a genuine regard for authentic and honest
consultation. Felicity will guide communications and career strategy plugged into Amy’s analytical approach to secure the highest of commercial outcomes for client and candidate.
Our Difference
is Our
Connection
to You
McManus Partners is the combination of two complimentary but different senior professionals. Felicity and Amy combine years of experience with a genuine regard for authentic and honest consultation. Felicity will guide communications and career strategy plugged into Amy’s analytical approach to secure the highest of commercial outcomes for client and candidate.
Partner / Director / Principal
Senior Associate – Tax
Current
Opportunities
Review detailed briefs of active roles we are handling for leading Australian law firms.
Our Depth of Expertise in Execution
Her proactive approach and thorough search technique is by far superior to any competitor agencies in the Australian market that I have come across."
She's invested a significant amount of time in understanding the individuals in our team and has stayed in touch pre and post our placement. She's tuned into the market and understands the needs of employers and employees alike.
I highly recommend her."
McManus Partners
Tailor a Recruitment
Strategy to fit the
Law Firm or Individual's Legal Practice
Legal Industry
Insights
Thoughtful shares on the Legal Industry landscape and professional growth strategies. Â
Senior Lawyer to Partner Pathway: what changes at the next levels?Â
The path to Partnership can appear deceptively straightforward. Continue producing excellent work. Build experience. Take on more responsibility. Reach Senior Associate or Special Counsel. Then, at some point, Partnership follows.
How to assess legal AI investment when choosing your next law firm – and maximising leverage for your practice
We are increasingly having conversations with senior lawyers who raise AI as a priority when considering their next firm. “I want to move to a firm that is investing in
Message from our Director
"Our Lawyers are often at the forefront of developing the frameworks for real change in our country. That's what makes listening to their needs so important"
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