Russell Kennedy Lawyers is a leading Australian law firm with offices in Melbourne and Sydney. We provide our clients with market-leading expertise, outstanding service and exceptional legal solutions. We’re committed to making a difference for our clients, providing opportunities for our people, and delivering lasting change for our community. We are a size where each person counts and is valued. We provide extensive learning opportunities, combined with hands on experience and mentoring.

Russell Kennedy Lawyers is a full-service law firm, with capabilities across practice areas including corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, property and development, government, aged care and retirement living, workplace relations and employment, estate planning, family law, construction and renewable energy. We build long-standing relationships with our clients and work hard to attract and retain the best people. We are committed to making a difference through our work across industry sectors that matter to communities.

At Russell Kennedy, we strive to make a positive impact on the community, through our work with clients and our pro bono and charity work. Our commitment to the community and the wider good goes beyond a generic “tick the box” approach to corporate social responsibility.

We are also dedicated to creating an environment at Russell Kennedy that is characterised by equal access and respected participation of all. We believe we have a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where people’s talents are fostered, empowering them to contribute to the success of the firm. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, and in 2022 we were awarded gold in the small employer category in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In addition to this, we support a range of initiatives including, the Russell Kennedy Women’s Network, Male Advocates for Gender Equality, and our Diversity and Inclusion committee with 3 key areas of focus: Access RK (Accessibility and Disability), Kaleidoscope (Cultural Diversity) and Pride@RK (LGBTIQ Inclusion).

As a full-service commercial law firm, we have principals, lawyers, legal support and business services staff in Melbourne and Sydney with diverse and broad-ranging legal experience across a range of industry sectors. We offer Law Graduate Program and Seasonal Clerkship Program that provide students and graduates in depth on the job experience working across different teams within the firm. Our national team of business services staff, which includes People & Culture, Information Technology, Business Development, Finance, Office Services, Legal Operations and Project Management Office, supports the firm in achieving its goals.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent available. If you’re looking to join a leading law firm and accelerate your career, Russell Kennedy is a great place to work. As part of our team, you’ll receive hands-on experience, quality mentoring and access to valuable learning opportunities. Our employees are provided with the opportunity to work with clients on projects that matter. We establish clear career goals, expectations and plans for all employees and provide extensive training and development opportunities.