Blake Oliver
Destination Recruitment
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Legal Professional Management
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Executive Search
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Destination Recruitment
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Talent Acquisition
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HR Consulting & Coaching
Based in Melbourne, Laurie specialises in the recruitment of legal professionals for private practice and in-house roles across Australia, Asia and the Middle East.
Laurie has 20+ years’ experience in HR across professional service industries, predominately in Legal. Using her insider knowledge, she has established herself as a go-to person for the recruitment of Legal HR, Learning and Development, and related roles. Laurie also specialises in the recruitment of legal professionals for private practice and in-house roles.
Whether you’re a leader looking to transform your leadership style, team or culture, or a budding leader looking to get to the next stage of your career, let Laurie provide you with the support and guidance to achieve your goals.
If you are looking for your next move or a confidential conversation about the market please contact Laurie.
M: 0414 023 733
E: laurie@blakeoliver.com.au
What People Say About Us
“I can’t recommend Peter enough! Peter took the time to get to know me and place me in a job that was the right fit for me and stepping stone in my career. Despite Stage 4 restrictions Peter took great care in making sure the transition into my new role was smooth. Thanks Peter!”
- Associate, General Commercial firm
“Legal recruitment has a champion in Peter Sheppard. Peter connected me to my current role, and he knew before I did how much I would enjoy working at my new job. His instinct and talent for building the right relationships is what makes him such an effective recruiter and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Peter to anyone who's looking for opportunities and considering a change in their career.”
- Associate, National Commercial firm
“I can’t recommend Peter highly enough. Not only did he find me an excellent career opportunity, but he also made the transition process as smooth as possible. An impressive feat given the current COVID-19 climate.”
- Senior Associate, National Commercial firm
“As a steady growing National firm, Peter’s ability to put high caliber people in front of us has been of great assistance. His networks are obvious and his collegiate approach makes him a pleasure to work with.”
- Key stakeholder, National Commercial firm
“I have dealt with many recruiters, but Peter had that extra drive that stood out from the rest. His professionalism and attentiveness was on point. Peter will definitely be my first point of contact when seeking for a new job. ”
- Business Analyst mid-sized firm
“I am so grateful to Peter for investing the time in me and finding me with my dream job. He recognized my skills and opened the door to an employment field that I had dreamed of but never thought possible. Incredibly professional with fantastic insight and a world of experience. Thanks so much Peter! ”
- Lawyer
“Peter was an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to end. He took the time to get to know me and really encouraged me to take an opportunity because he strongly felt it was the right fit - and he was right! Peter was incredibly supportive and made the whole experience as smooth as possible. I would certainly work with him again in the future. ”
- Lawyer
“Peter helped me find a role in a new job as a Solicitor and was extremely helpful throughout the process. He was always available for any questions and wasn’t pushy at all. He regularly checked in to see how I was going throughout the interview process and I would definitely return to Peter if I was again looking for a new role. I would highly recommend Peter to anyone looking for assistance finding a new legal role.”
- Lawyer, boutique specialist firm
“I worked with Peter a number of years ago very closely in transitioning a large team from one environment to another. Peter was excellent in relation to understanding the needs of the individual members of the team, and getting those needs addressed within the wider firm environment. He is a good communicator, listener, and knows how to get things done”
- Senior Associate, National Commercial firm
“I connected with Peter while I was looking for a new opportunity and cannot thank him enough for his expertise and guidance in helping me move to a new position. Peter was approachable, responsive, professional and insightful. He took out the time to understand my previous work experience and my expectations for my next role. I greatly appreciate his time and I highly recommend Peter to both employees and employers in the legal field. ”
- Lawyer – Commercial practice
“Peter helped secure a role with my current firm. Peter really took the time to ensure that I was the right fit for the firm and importantly, they were the right fit for me. I can’t recommend Peter enough - thanks Peter. ”
- Lawyer
“Peter was instrumental in helping me land my first legal role in Brisbane, Australia, which is an entirely new market for me as a health litigation lawyer with previous experience in Canada. Peter was my sounding board for every facet of understanding the local market, from the interview process all the way to negotiating compensation with my new firm. He always gave the impression that he was willing to go the extra mile to make sure I was happy with both the role and opportunity at my new firm. However, most importantly he managed the entire process in a calm, knowledgeable and collected fashion. I would highly recommend Peter to anyone looking for a change in role or simply considering the possibility of a new opportunity! ”
- Senior Associate – National mid-tier