John Castello
Director – Executive Legal Recruitment & Search Consultant | Law Firm Sales
What I love about legal recruitment is the incredible quality of people I meet every day and the opportunities I get to change their lives.
I am passionate about people, business, sales, marketing and leadership and recruitment brings all of these areas together in one.
My Areas of Expertise.
Special Counsel to Partner Level Appointments
I have experience recruiting candidates across all areas of law for the following positions in boutique, mid-tier, top-tier and global law firms for the following positions:
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Special Counsel
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Salary Partner
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Equity Partner
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Managing Partner
- CEO
Deputy General Counsel to General Counsel
I have experience recruiting candidates across ASX listed and unlisted companies, government departments and not-for-profit organisations for the following positions:
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General Counsel
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Deputy General Counsel
- Company Secretary
- Deputy Company Secretary
- Corporate Governance and Risk Manager
Law Firm Sales
I am also a licensed business broker specialised in selling and merging law firms.
I have experience in succesfully selling state based law firms to large national law firms in Australia.
My Recent Appointments.
Testimonials.
Current Legal Opportunities.
Family Law Principal (Head of Department): Long Established Successful Firm
Rare opportunity to join this highly regarded, long-established and successful law firm that is in a growth phase with around 65 people.
Partner – Employment Law Partner – Mid Tier Law Firm
This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Employment Lawyer to join one of Australia’s most respected national law firms who are in an exciting growth phase and looking to make a strategic appointment of an Employment Law Partner to their Team.
Specialist Family Law Firm for Sale – Melbourne
This specialist family law firm was established over 30 years ago and has an excellent reputation and brand in Melbourne and internationally.
About Me.
John is one of Australia’s most respected executive legal recruitment and search consultants, driven to source outstanding opportunities for his candidates and the best legal talent for his clients.
John is very passionate about the legal profession and specialises in executive level legal searches for Partners, Special Counsels, Senior Associates, General Counsels and Senior Legal Counsels. John also assists his clients in establishing new law firms and facilitating law firm mergers and acquisitions.
As both a former lawyer and a specialist legal recruiter, John has been able to use his experience to build a loyal network of candidates and clients, and develop meaningful relationships with key stakeholders around the country
Law Firm Sales
John is also a licensed business broker specialised in selling and merging law firms.
He has achieved success for vendors and has assisted business owners and prospective purchasers in finding opportunities that suits their individual needs and legal expertise.
Get In Touch.

Level 7, 607 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: + 61 03 9909 7187
Email: hello@gatehouselegal.com.au
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