Careers at MST Lawyers
Build your legal career with high-quality work, genuine client exposure and clear opportunities to progress, all within a supportive Mount Waverley firm.
why build your career at MST Lawyers?
MST Lawyers is an established, mid-sized multidisciplinary firm based in Mount Waverley. For more than 65 years, we have acted for Australian and international businesses, major organisations and private clients across corporate and commercial law, employment, property, litigation, wills and estates, family law and franchising.
At MST, you can work on sophisticated matters, develop direct client relationships and take on meaningful responsibility – while being supported by people who know you and are invested in your career.
What sets MST Lawyers apart
At MST Lawyers, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace where our people can grow and succeed. We invest in career development, well-being, and work-life balance, ensuring a positive and collaborative environment.
A clear path to progress
Our career framework sets out clear criteria for progression through Associate, Senior Associate and Principal. Promotion candidates receive structured assessments, written feedback and defined development goals, so you understand what is expected and what your next step looks like.
Many of our current Principals and Special Counsel began their MST careers as junior lawyers and progressed through the firm.
Recognition for your contribution
Every lawyer participates in a formal annual salary review, supported by documented performance and bonus arrangements. We believe strong performance should be recognised through clear, consistent processes – not left to an informal or discretionary conversation.
MST also offers referral rewards for employees who introduce successful new hires or new clients to the firm.
Direct client access and meaningful work
You will have opportunities to attend client meetings, take instructions and help manage relationships early in your career. Junior lawyers work directly with Principals, receive genuine supervision and are trusted with meaningful responsibility.
Our clients include significant Australian and international businesses, multinational organisations and high-net-worth private clients, giving you access to the calibre and variety of work normally associated with a larger city firm.
Investment in your development
We support approved postgraduate legal study and LIV Specialist Accreditation, including financial assistance and paid assessment leave where applicable. CPD is coordinated across the firm, and every lawyer develops an Individual Business Plan with their Group Leader covering career development, practice growth, leadership and firm contribution.
Flexibility and wellbeing
Our documented flexible working policies include flexible start and finish times, part-time arrangements, working from home and extended leave options.
Permanent employees also receive two dedicated Wellbeing Days each year, separate from annual and personal leave, recognising that maintaining wellbeing is essential to a sustainable legal career.
Practical benefits that make a difference
Our Mount Waverley office offers free allocated on-site parking, helping employees avoid the time, cost and inconvenience of a CBD commute.
Employees can also access free legal assistance, excluding disbursements, for preparing their Will and purchasing a home or land.
At MST Lawyers, you’ll find a workplace that supports your growth, values your contributions, and encourages professional excellence.
LIFE AST MST
We take the work seriously. Ourselves, not so much.
There is more to life at MST than matters, meetings and billable hours. From team celebrations and social events to lunches and the occasional themed outfit, we make time to enjoy ourselves and get to know the people we work with.It is a friendly, down-to-earth firm where people know your name, notice your contribution and genuinely enjoy spending time together.
EARLY CAREERS
Starting your legal career?
Throughout the year, MST offers clerkship and casual law clerk opportunities across our specialist teams. Many former clerks and law clerks have progressed into full-time graduate or lawyer roles with the firm.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Work directly with experienced lawyers on real matters.
- Gain exposure to different areas of legal practice.
- Develop practical skills in a supportive environment.
- Build relationships across the firm.
View our current vacancies or contact careers@mst.com.au to learn more.
Ready to explore a career at MST?
Whether you are an experienced lawyer, an emerging practitioner or just beginning your legal career, we would welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. View current vacancies or send your CV and cover letter to careers@mst.com.au.