Established in June 2020, Yingke Australia (Sydney) ("YK Law") provides commercially focused legal services to Australian and international clients. We are committed to an inclusive, supportive and high performing working environment in which team members can develop practical skills and contribute meaningfully to client work.
Yingke is a global law firm headquartered in Beijing, China and recognised by Chambers, The Legal 500, ALB and Global 200.
Yingke network operates 120 offices across mainland China and one joint office in the Greater Bay Area, with 18,000 practising lawyers. Its international legal service network spans 196 cities across 103 countries and regions.
This placement is suitable for a Practical Legal Training student seeking supervised exposure to commercial litigation, dispute resolution and cross border legal practice.
You will join a partner’s core team, led by an experienced practitioner in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Under the supervision of senior solicitors, you will assist with active matters and develop practical legal skills relevant to legal practice.
Depending on the needs of the matters and your level of experience, your work may include:
legal research and preparing research memoranda;
drafting correspondence, chronologies, court documents and other legal materials;
assisting with evidence preparation, document review and file management;
preparing briefs and materials for counsel, conferences, mediations and court appearances;
observing client communications and developing professional legal communication skills; and
supporting the team with practical aspects of matter management and legal practice.
The placement is designed to provide structured supervision, constructive feedback and exposure to the professional standards expected in practice.
Applicants must:
be enrolled in, or eligible to undertake, Practical Legal Training with the College of Law or another recognised PLT provider;
be self disciplined, organised and able to manage competing tasks responsibly;
demonstrate sound written English, attention to detail and professional judgement;
be willing to learn, take initiative and respond constructively to feedback;
work effectively as part of a team;
conduct themselves professionally and maintain strict confidentiality at all times; and
Chinese language capability and an interest in cross border commercial matters will be viewed favourably, but are not essential.
A minimum commitment of two days per week is required.
Tasks will generally be allocated during standard office hours, being 9.00 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday. The nature and volume of work will depend on active matters, the student’s capacity and the availability of supervision.
This is an unpaid PLT placement undertaken for training purposes and to support the completion of recognised Practical Legal Training requirements. It is not employment and does not create an employment relationship or an entitlement to wages, benefits or future employment.
Any reimbursement or allowance, if offered, will be considered separately at the firm’s discretion and does not alter the training nature of the placement.
Strong candidates may be considered for future opportunities with the firm if a suitable position becomes available.
Please submit your CV, academic transcript and cover letter to lilian.li@yklaw.com.au.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email to arrange an initial interview.
Established in June 2020, Yingke Sydney connects Yingke’s global legal service network with the Australian market.
Our core work involves acting for Chinese state owned and private enterprises establishing and operating businesses in Australia, resolving commercial disputes, and advising high net worth families on their Australian legal interests. We also act for Australian businesses and investors in matters involving China.
Our dedicated practice teams advise on corporate and commercial transactions, property and off the plan conveyancing, commercial litigation and dispute resolution, family law, and wills and estates. We offer our people exposure to substantial Australian and cross border matters within an inclusive, supportive and technology enabled working environment.
Yingke Law Firm is a global full service law firm headquartered in Beijing. Founded in 2001, Yingke has grown to more than 19,000 lawyers, including over 2,600 partners, practising through 127 offices across mainland China and a joint office in the Greater Bay Area.
Yingke has been ranked first globally by lawyer headcount in the Global 200 since 2022. It was also ranked first among domestic firms in the ALB Asia Top 50 Largest Law Firms 2025. The Chambers Greater China Region 2026 guide recognises 29 Yingke practice departments and 42 individual lawyers, with the firm also ranked across numerous practice areas by The Legal 500.
Yingke’s global legal service network now extends across 199 international cities in 104 countries and regions.
Our Sydney office acts for leading Chinese state owned and private enterprises investing and operating in Australia, their Australian subsidiaries, Australian businesses with interests in China, and entrepreneurial families establishing long term interests in Australia.
