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Firm Profile

  • Firm Background
  • Areas of Legal Practice
  • Firm Objectives
  • Employee Numbers
  • Travel Opportunities
  • Firm Culture
  • Offices
  • Starting Salary
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Firm Background

Norton Rose Fulbright Group is a leading international legal practice. We offer a full business law service from offices across the Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Worldwide we have over 2900 lawyers in 43 offices.

Our offices include Abu Dhabi, Almaty, Amsterdam, Athens, Bahrain, Bangkok, Beijing, Bogotá, Brisbane, Brussels, Calgary, Canberra, Cape Town, Caracas, Casablanca, Dubai, Durban, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Melbourne, Milan, Montréal, Moscow, Munich, Ottawa, Paris, Perth, Piraeus, Prague, Québec, Rome, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto and Warsaw; and from associate offices in Dar es Salaam, Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta.

Knowing how our clients' businesses work and understanding what drives their industries is fundamental to us. Our lawyers share industry knowledge and sector expertise across borders, enabling us to support our clients anywhere in the world. We are strong in financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and pharmaceuticals and life sciences.

About our firm

We are the largest international law firm in Australia and have one of the leading practices in the Asia Pacific, with a long-standing commitment to the region and an excellent track record of managing and successfully completing complex, cross-border transactions across a broad range of practice areas. In-depth knowledge of the region and local business practices, experienced lawyers and substantial connections enable us to provide clients with a quality of service which is at all times commensurate with the highest international standards.

We are commercial, pragmatic and innovative in our approach to our work. Our clients come first for us. But we also believe that people matter and we have created a workplace and a community which embodies that belief.

We employ people who can see things differently, that have the ability to think laterally as well as logically, so we can compete as an organisation of truly innovative thinkers in a truly international marketplace.

Our clients tell us that there are vital differences that make dealing with Norton Rose Fulbright Australia a more attractive proposition and a better commercial choice. These differences -- in relationships, understanding, value, consistency, foresight and access is why Norton Rose Fulbright Australia is the law firm of choice for many large companies and public sector.

Areas of Legal Practice

We have a significant depth of experience across key areas of business, commerce, industry and government and specific niche areas that have been created to serve the needs of our clients. We are strong in financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and commodities; transport; and technology.

Our reach into Asia also means that we have the cross border knowledge and contacts to ensure our clients are well placed to meet the complex challenges and opportunities of an increasingly globalised market place.

Our local areas of expertise include the practice areas below. Internationally our areas of expertise extend even further.

  • Banking and finance
  • Climate Change
  • Competition & consumers
  • Construction & engineering
  • Corporate
  • Employment
  • Energy & resources
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Environment & planning
  • Financial & Investment Services
  • Insolvency & restructuring
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual property
  • Litigation
  • Occupational health & safety
  • Property
  • Real estate
  • Restructuring & insolvency
  • Taxation
  • Technology & logistics
  • Transport
  • Workplace relations

Firm Objectives

Norton Rose Fulbright Group has one global set of values or business principles, which guide behaviour and help to ensure that the Group operates to the highest standards. Our business principles are based around quality, unity and integrity and apply to all Norton Rose Fulbright Group activities and staff world-wide. They describe our culture and personality both internally and externally, the way we work and what we stand for.

Employee Numbers

679 legal staff in London and 4128 legal staff worldwide.

Travel Opportunities

Trainees are encouraged to apply for a six month international secondment as a part of their training contract.

Firm Culture

At Norton Rose Fulbright Australia we're renowned for our down-to-earth, straightforward approach. Our style is informal and values both personality and professionalism.

The culture at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia is based on a team environment where everyone shares a common goal whilst recognising individuals for their diversity in skills, attributes and interests. We like to think of ourselves as an organisation that is exciting and progressive, offering interesting and challenging work and providing great career opportunities.

We are committed to ensuring that our culture encourages the individual to excel within a framework of cooperation and best practice. People tell us we are a bit different from other legal practices, with a friendly, collegiate culture.

What We Look For

We believe our firm can only be judged on the quality of the lawyers that comprise it. Seasonal clerks and graduates are the future of our firm.

The characteristics we look for in our graduates and seasonal clerks include:

  • strong and consistent academic results;
  • active participation in extra-curricular activities within and/or outside university;
  • teamwork;
  • initiative and common sense;
  • enthusiasm and a positive attitude;
  • energy and drive;
  • strong oral and written communication skills; and
  • commitment to excellence and meeting client needs.

Offices

Abu Dhabi, Almaty, Amsterdam, Austin, Athens, Bahrain, Bangkok, Beijing, Bogotá, Brisbane, Brussels, Calgary, Canberra, Cape Town, Caracas, Casablanca, Dallas, Dar es Salaam, Denver, Dubai, Durban, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Milan, Minneapolis, Montréal, Moscow, Munich, New York, Ottawa, Paris, Perth, Piraeus, Pittsburgh-Southpointe, Prague, Québec, Rome, San Antonio, Shanghai, Singapore, St. Louis, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Warsaw, and Washington DC

Starting Salary

£38,000 increasing to £43,000 in second year of the training contract.

Sponsorship

We provide full fees for the GDL/LPC and also offer a maintenance grant for the period of study.

Firm Background

Norton Rose Fulbright Group is a leading international legal practice. We offer a full business law service from offices across the Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Worldwide we have over 2900 lawyers in 43 offices.

Our offices include Abu Dhabi, Almaty, Amsterdam, Athens, Bahrain, Bangkok, Beijing, Bogotá, Brisbane, Brussels, Calgary, Canberra, Cape Town, Caracas, Casablanca, Dubai, Durban, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Melbourne, Milan, Montréal, Moscow, Munich, Ottawa, Paris, Perth, Piraeus, Prague, Québec, Rome, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto and Warsaw; and from associate offices in Dar es Salaam, Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta.

Knowing how our clients' businesses work and understanding what drives their industries is fundamental to us. Our lawyers share industry knowledge and sector expertise across borders, enabling us to support our clients anywhere in the world. We are strong in financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and pharmaceuticals and life sciences.

About our firm

We are the largest international law firm in Australia and have one of the leading practices in the Asia Pacific, with a long-standing commitment to the region and an excellent track record of managing and successfully completing complex, cross-border transactions across a broad range of practice areas. In-depth knowledge of the region and local business practices, experienced lawyers and substantial connections enable us to provide clients with a quality of service which is at all times commensurate with the highest international standards.

We are commercial, pragmatic and innovative in our approach to our work. Our clients come first for us. But we also believe that people matter and we have created a workplace and a community which embodies that belief.

We employ people who can see things differently, that have the ability to think laterally as well as logically, so we can compete as an organisation of truly innovative thinkers in a truly international marketplace.

Our clients tell us that there are vital differences that make dealing with Norton Rose Fulbright Australia a more attractive proposition and a better commercial choice. These differences -- in relationships, understanding, value, consistency, foresight and access is why Norton Rose Fulbright Australia is the law firm of choice for many large companies and public sector.

Areas of Legal Practice

We have a significant depth of experience across key areas of business, commerce, industry and government and specific niche areas that have been created to serve the needs of our clients. We are strong in financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and commodities; transport; and technology.

Our reach into Asia also means that we have the cross border knowledge and contacts to ensure our clients are well placed to meet the complex challenges and opportunities of an increasingly globalised market place.

Our local areas of expertise include the practice areas below. Internationally our areas of expertise extend even further.

  • Banking and finance
  • Climate Change
  • Competition & consumers
  • Construction & engineering
  • Corporate
  • Employment
  • Energy & resources
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Environment & planning
  • Financial & Investment Services
  • Insolvency & restructuring
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual property
  • Litigation
  • Occupational health & safety
  • Property
  • Real estate
  • Restructuring & insolvency
  • Taxation
  • Technology & logistics
  • Transport
  • Workplace relations

Firm Objectives

Norton Rose Fulbright Group has one global set of values or business principles, which guide behaviour and help to ensure that the Group operates to the highest standards. Our business principles are based around quality, unity and integrity and apply to all Norton Rose Fulbright Group activities and staff world-wide. They describe our culture and personality both internally and externally, the way we work and what we stand for.

Employee Numbers

679 legal staff in London and 4128 legal staff worldwide.

Travel Opportunities

Trainees are encouraged to apply for a six month international secondment as a part of their training contract.

Firm Culture

At Norton Rose Fulbright Australia we're renowned for our down-to-earth, straightforward approach. Our style is informal and values both personality and professionalism.

The culture at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia is based on a team environment where everyone shares a common goal whilst recognising individuals for their diversity in skills, attributes and interests. We like to think of ourselves as an organisation that is exciting and progressive, offering interesting and challenging work and providing great career opportunities.

We are committed to ensuring that our culture encourages the individual to excel within a framework of cooperation and best practice. People tell us we are a bit different from other legal practices, with a friendly, collegiate culture.

What We Look For

We believe our firm can only be judged on the quality of the lawyers that comprise it. Seasonal clerks and graduates are the future of our firm.

The characteristics we look for in our graduates and seasonal clerks include:

  • strong and consistent academic results;
  • active participation in extra-curricular activities within and/or outside university;
  • teamwork;
  • initiative and common sense;
  • enthusiasm and a positive attitude;
  • energy and drive;
  • strong oral and written communication skills; and
  • commitment to excellence and meeting client needs.

Offices

Abu Dhabi, Almaty, Amsterdam, Austin, Athens, Bahrain, Bangkok, Beijing, Bogotá, Brisbane, Brussels, Calgary, Canberra, Cape Town, Caracas, Casablanca, Dallas, Dar es Salaam, Denver, Dubai, Durban, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Milan, Minneapolis, Montréal, Moscow, Munich, New York, Ottawa, Paris, Perth, Piraeus, Pittsburgh-Southpointe, Prague, Québec, Rome, San Antonio, Shanghai, Singapore, St. Louis, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Warsaw, and Washington DC

Starting Salary

£38,000 increasing to £43,000 in second year of the training contract.

Sponsorship

We provide full fees for the GDL/LPC and also offer a maintenance grant for the period of study.