Deloitte

Deloitte Legal - 2025 Graduate Program

To help our clients and our people excel

  • Consulting and Professional Services

  • Full-time

  • Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Junior · A role for someone with some basic skills, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically 1-2 years of experience is required.

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Why Deloitte

So, when people ask, “What’s different about Deloitte?” the answer resides in the many specific examples of where we have helped Deloitte member firm clients, our people, and sections of society to achieve remarkable goals, solve complex problems, or make meaningful progress. Deeper still, it’s in the beliefs, behaviors, and fundamental sense of purpose that underpin all that we do. With more than 150 years of hard work and commitment to making a real difference, our organization has grown in scale and diversity—approximately 245,000 people in 150 countries and territories, providing audit & assurance, tax, legal, risk and financial advisory and consulting services—yet our shared culture remains the same. For us, good isn't good enough. We aim to be the best at all that we do—to help clients realize their ambitions, to make a positive difference in society, and to maximize the success of our people. This drive fuels the commitment and humanity that run deep through our every action. That’s what makes us truly different at Deloitte. Not how big we are, where we are, nor what services we offer. What really defines us is our drive to make an impact that matters in the world.   Find us here Our offices

About the role

**What will your typical day look like? ** Joining the Deloitte Legal team, you’ll get to learn and experience first-hand how we provide clients with trusted advice for their business operations across a broad and growing portfolio of legal services including Federal and state tax and stamp duty advisory and dispute resolution, transaction advisory, corporate law, foreign investment advisory and applications, employment law, digital and intellectual property law, the preparation and review of legal documentation, corporate reorganisations, structuring, trusts and estate planning and more.   Our legal graduate program is a permanent position. The first twelve months consists of two six-month rotations with the option of participating in a third rotation. The first rotation will be in our legal tax advisory and controversy practice and you will have a choice to rotate through our Corporate and Employment law teams or Intellectual Property and Technology law teams. You will gain experience that sets you apart as you work with a variety of top-tier clients ranging from multinational corporations, through to high net-worth individuals. You will be exposed to a range of tasks including:

  • Preparing evidence files and submissions 
  • Conducting research to support advice on a range of matters 
  • Preparing for proceedings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or the Federal Court
  • Commercial drafting

    **Who will you be working with? ** We’re a fast-growing and dynamic legal team within the Tax & Legal business unit of Deloitte. We provide top-quality, practical legal advice that’s tailored to our clients’ unique circumstances and pride ourselves on delivering a highly technical product in a commercially minded way. Looking to study further? We’re focused on supporting your learning, and that’s why our goal is to empower you with the technical skills to succeed. If you are keen to pursue a postgraduate qualification (such as a Graduate Diploma of Law/Tax, CA, College of Law, or Masters of Law/Tax), let us know and we can look at how we might be able to help you with external support packages!   **Enough about us, let’s talk about you. ** As a bright, ambitious and incredibly hard-working student, you’ll also be:

  • In your final year or have completed a law degree (preferably combined with a Business/Commerce or Economics degree) 
  • An excellent communicator – you’re articulate and possess strong writing skills 
  • Love being part of a team and working collaboratively 
  • Naturally curious and good at problem-solving
  • An Australian/New Zealand Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Australia

What you'll be responsible for

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    Legal Document Drafting and Review

    Draft and review legal documents, such as contracts and policies

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    Legal Advice

    Write advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of legal issues, including employment law, commercial law, and intellectual property law

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    Legal Research

    Research and analyze legal issues for clients including case law, regulations, and legal precedents

Skills you'll need

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    Decision Making

    Considers the costs and benefits of potential actions and determines the most appropriate one

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    Learning agility

    Identifies and applies strategies to enhance reception, retention and use of newly acquired information, skills, and abilities

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    Problem solving

    Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems

Meet the team

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