2026 Ignite Graduate Program Law Stream

Pitcher Partners

  • Melbourne, VIC
  • $70,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
2026 Ignite Graduate Program Law StreamStudent Programs | GraduateClosing date: 14/09/2025Ignite Program – Law StreamAre you a soon-to-be or recent law graduate? Kickstart your career at Pitcher Partners!
  • Full-time, permanent role
  • 24-month professional experience program rotating across two practice areas
  • Tailored learning and development program
  • Free barista made coffee, free morning snacks, discounted inhouse massages and pilates, frequent social events, and more!
We’re a leading network of independent Australian Accounting, Advisory and Audit firms, working together to enable growth and ambition for our clients. And our people. When you join Pitcher Partners, you’re joining a team with heart. We support each other. We learn together. We’re deliberate about fostering relationships that nurture and empower every individual. And we’re excited by what’s possible. We know some of the best new ideas come in the form of curious, talented people we haven’t met yet. Perhaps you’re one of them.Your new careerOur two-year Ignite Graduate Program – Law Stream offers you an incredible opportunity to explore the diverse career possibilities available to law graduates within a full-service accounting and advisory firm. Law takes on many different shapes, at Pitcher Partners, this includes areas such as core tax, state tax, personal insolvency and corporate insolvency.As an Analyst in the Law Stream, you will complete three 8-month rotations across two of our Practice Groups, Tax Advisory and Business Recovery & Insolvency. Within these teams you will gain exposure to a wide variety of work, clients, and industries, and utilise your law background to help our clients.In the past, our analysts have been exposed to work ranging from reviewing legislation and applying it to client cases; putting together briefs for solicitors and barristers; preparing evidence and questions; attending mediations and witness examinations; communicating with creditors and employees of insolvent businesses; interpreting financial accounts; preparing statements of claim; tax residency analysis; reviewing payroll tax reconciliations to determine tax liability; drafting advice and responses to client queries; drafting workpapers; scoping engagements; reviewing conflict of interest declarations; and drafting client reports. The work is diverse, and each day brings a new learning opportunity!Throughout your journey, you will receive guidance from dedicated buddies, managers, and graduate program managers. You'll also have the chance to interact closely with our partners and senior staff. Our tailored learning and development program will complement your experience, providing ongoing technical, personal, and professional growth opportunities.Upon completing the program, you will be offered a permanent role within one of our practice areas that best matches your interests, skillset and business requirements.Who we’re afterWe are seeking law graduates with a keen interest in business who are eager to grow with our firm and become trusted advisors to our clients. Here's what we're looking for:
  • You are a soon-to-be or recent law graduate (graduation date between 2023 and 2025)
  • A completed Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor is required. A double degree including commerce, business, accounting, or finance is advantageous but not essential
  • You are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident
  • You can commence in a full-time position in March 2026
  • You bring a can-do attitude, a willingness to step outside your comfort zone, and a track record of working effectively in teams. With an interest in self-development, you are determined to improve yourself.
What we offerAt Pitcher Partners your work will be varied, and you will experience opportunities to find your niche and constantly develop your skills. You will work closely with clients to drive value, results and innovation, and benefit from:
  • A competitive salary of $70,000 p.a. (including superannuation), with salary reviews every 8 months during the program
  • Experience in the breadth of services we offer to clients, with opportunities to experience work across Tax Advisory and Insolvency
  • Financial and study support to promote your professional development during your career with us, including PLT, CA/CPA and a Graduate Diploma in Tax
  • Structured learning & development program, encouraging continual professional growth
  • Strong support network including buddy, manager, and program managers.
Join a team with heartWe actively support your health and social connection with a vibrant culture, great flexible working policy, 14 weeks paid parental leave, community leave, purchased leave program, Employee Assistance program, inhouse Massages and Pilates, free barista made coffee and more.We’re proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. This is earned through our continued commitment to the careers of women, which includes offering benefits and policies that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. Visit the page a full breakdown of our benefits.How to applyIf you can see yourself as part of a team that’s all about people doing meaningful work, and leading with the best ideas, we want to hear from you.Click ‘Apply for this role’ and tell us why you are a great fit for Pitcher Partners and our Ignite Graduate Program - Law StreamThe recruitment process consists of an online application, video interview, and an in-person assessment centre with senior leaders from our practice groups. More information can be found on our .For further information or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our early careers team at

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