TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER PATH

We’re King & Wood Mallesons. The top tier international law firm, from Asia, for the world. The world’s leading organisations turn to us to unlock opportunities and deliver smart, considered, and confident advice. Where others see problems, we see possibilities.

Innovation is in our DNA. We equip our people with the skills to partner with our clients and bring to life pioneering solutions which will help them to adapt, reinvent and evolve. We believe innovation comes from giving our people room to grow. At KWM, our people are encouraged to shape their own career path, supported every step of the way with world-class training, coaching and hands-on experience.

Diversity of thought, perspective and experience is critical to our culture. We provide a broad, inclusive and open environment in which our people are fully supported to bring their whole selves. There is no ‘one size fits all’ career model, and we offer multiple opportunities for our lawyers to gain experience and thrive.

Planning for a sustainable future

A core value for KWM is to grow our business sustainably and responsibly and leave a positive impact.

Our commitments:

Reduce our emissions by:

Becoming certified carbon neutral by December 2022 Setting science-based targets by December 2023 and reaching net zero emissions by 2050 Complete Complete

Undertake various energy, paper, water and waste reduction initiatives (ongoing).

Global reach

The King & Wood Mallesons network extends across the following regions:

Asia Pacific (Australia, Mainland China including Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore) Europe

Middle East North America

Our programs

SEASONAL CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

Applications open: 5 June 2023

Applications close: 9 July 2023

How to apply: Via our online application system at kwm.com/careers

We offer clerkships that give you insight into what it’s like to be a lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons. You’ll get to know our people, the way we work, our culture, practice areas, clients and more.

What you’ll learn:

The day-to-day skills to get you started – taking instructions, meeting with clients, drafting memos and documents, managing your practice and professional relationships.

The core practice teams at King & Wood Mallesons – who they are, what they do, how they’re structured, the clients they work for, and of course, your role within them Our culture – working within your team, you’ll be exposed to (and encouraged) to get actively involved in the many activities and events that help create our unique culture Our people – you’ll find that people from every part of the business will help you by sharing their knowledge and supporting you through the early stages of your career and beyond

Graduate Program

We offer a unique future-focused experience and invest heavily in your development to support you throughout your journey

You will benefit from a bespoke comprehensive learning and development program tailored specifically for our graduates

You will take part in our graduate technology bootcamps These bootcamps will provide you with exposure to the many different types of emerging legal technologies, which are available at our firm These skills will help prepare you for the future and ensure that we continue to evolve to meet our clients’ changing needs

We also offer our graduates a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course with the College of Law, ensuring that you meet the requirements for admission to legal practice.

The program also promotes and supports the mobility of our people by giving you the opportunity to apply to go on exchange in one of our interstate or overseas offices or undertake a client or pro bono secondment

Through these opportunities, you can access greater on-the-job experience and create a positive impact

What you will receive:

Meaningful work covering a wide range of practice areas

Client contact and an in-depth understanding of how they operate in a commercial and regulatory environment

The opportunity to work as part of a team with a range of partners, senior associates and solicitors

Our impact:

Experience Program (VEP) The platform features learning modules curated by KWM based on real life firm matters and activities Through this program you can build real skills and the confidence to excel in a commercial law career before you even step into one of our offices

We are making progress towards our target of 40% female representation at partnership level

We work with

The industry-makers, nation-builders and market-disrupters to drive growth and power innovation KWM is a launchpad for endless opportunities. We want to help you think differently about yourself and the possibilities of where a career in the law might take you

Our LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Network at KWM (LINK) raises awareness of and advocates in relation to LGBTIQ+ issues and concerns, and promotes inclusion, provides support and builds a sense of community for LGBTIQ+ identifying people and allies

We offer:

Culture of innovation, collaboration and high performance. Multiple career pathways where you can shape your future World-class training and coaching to unleash your full potential High impact work for the world’s leading organisations

Relationships that last a lifetime

Over 90% of our lawyers delivered 44,240 pro bono hours in FY22

Key contact

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - EARLY CAREERS, SYDNEY

TEL +61 410 480 120

EMAIL GRETA TRELOAR@AU KWM COM

Over 231 organisations received legal assistance in FY22 careers.kwm.com/en/graduates-australia kwm.com

Over $766,000 was raised & donated via DigDeep® (workplace giving project) to 27 community organisations in FY22

A practical understanding of areas of our legal practice

Training in the latest legal technology

Virtual Experience Program

No matter where in the world you are or what stage in your law degree, you can now experience what it is really like to be a lawyer at KWM with our Global Virtual

ERIKA SERRANO

SEASONAL CLERK INTAKE: 2022/23

Area/s of rotation: Banking & Finance (Financial Markets and Regulation), Mergers & Acquisitions (International Funds)

University: University of Technology Sydney

Degree: Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Communications (Social and Political Sciences)

I was involved in a diverse range of work across both of my rotations. In the Fintech team, I was involved in researching global regulatory requirements for cryptocurrency, while also drafting internal polices for clients in compliance with Hong Kong regulations. In M&A, I joined client calls and worked with the Special Counsel to develop client alerts and preliminary advices.

The firm provided opportunities for us to bond through a scavenger hunt on the first day, and to compete together in inter-firm clerk sports. We also built a tradition of weekly after work drinks for those in the mood to socialise!

The written application involved straightforward questions about my background, my interest in the firm and my passions outside of law. The interviews were personable and felt more like an informal chat than an interview, in fact this is what sold me on the firm! They were genuinely curious about my written application and valued my personal experiences.

Beyond the firm’s position as a market leader both domestically and internationally, I have always had a positive perception of KWM from my interactions with past clerks and graduates, people making the same decision years before me. My exposure to the recruitment process cemented this perception as I experienced how truly friendly and down-to-earth people were across the firm.

Having previously worked for a small firm, I was unsure what the workload and dynamics would be like. I felt immediately reassured. My partners consistently took time to explain concepts and valued my input. I was also surprised that the clerkship connected me with so many new people and that it would lead to lasting friendships.

My clerk cohort was extremely close and social which meant that it really felt like another day spent with friends.

The annual M&A Olympics was organised during my time in the team and the practice group spent an afternoon competing in Olympic games with a twist. Each team designed their own activity, and my team, International Funds, designed a Pitbull (Mr Worldwide) themed putt-putt course. Other activities included an equestrian race on horse-sticks!

Remember that the clerkship process is equally an opportunity for you to get to know the firms as it is an opportunity for them to know you. Take note of your interactions with the firm, their recruitment process style, and whether the firm demonstrates a genuine interest in your experiences. For all these reasons, I knew KWM was the firm for me.