Mahlab: Australia's leading search firm for legal professionals.

With more than 50 years behind us, our deep expertise, unrivalled connections and demonstrated commitment to our values make us the trusted advisors to both lawyers and clients.

Need the right lawyer to join your team?

We have the resources, networks and skills to find the right lawyer to add value to your business.

Seeking an executive legal role?    

We will help you take the next step in your legal career, whether that be Partner, General Counsel, Company Secretary or another senior role. 

Considering your next legal role?

Not only will we provide you with access to excellent, career-defining legal roles, we’ll also represent you and guide you with integrity.

years'

experience providing trusted advice

locations

covering Australia and beyond

guiding values:

ethics, professionalism and respect

Market Insights

The legal market is changing. Are you keeping pace?

The Mahlab Report 2026 provides an up-to-date view of Australia’s legal market, combining comprehensive salary benchmarks with practical insights into the trends reshaping corporate legal teams and private practice.

Whether you’re hiring, planning your next career move or leading a legal team, the report offers the market intelligence needed to navigate the evolving profession.

Meet the team

Lisa Gazis

Lisa Gazis

Managing Director of Mahlab (NSW)

lisa.gazis@mahlab.com.au

Lisa Gazis has over 20 years legal search experience and is the Managing Director of Mahlab (NSW). She works with leading Australian and international companies…

Katherine Sampson

Katherine Sampson

Managing Director of Mahlab (VIC)

katherine.sampson@mahlab.com.au

Katherine Sampson is the owner and Managing Director of Mahlab (Victoria), where she manages the business and leads the executive search practice…