Our Story
We're proud to be recruitment leaders in the Legal, Technology, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Government, and Executive sectors. We're driven every day to foster incredible connections that create success and fulfilment.
Our Story
"For over 10 years, we have passionately built an empire; an empire of great people......connected with great people"
We are proud to be a Queensland head-quartered, female led, and privately-owned recruitment agency. We service clients nationally across both private and public sector organisations ranging from small to medium size enterprises, to global multi-national and ASX listed companies.
FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGs
empire group are leaders in Legal, Technology, Governance, Risk and Compliance recruitment across the Corporate and Government sectors. With offices in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne and nation wide capabilities, every day we connect professionals with our clients, fostering mutual success and fulfillment.
empire group was founded with the vision to help others push their boundaries and achieve great things professionally. This is our story.
"For over 10 years, we have passionately built our empire; an empire of great people"
We’re truly fulfilled by the relationships we make. The connections we create.
And the success of those around us.
Take a little trip through time to where we are now: here with you.
empire group is born, 2009
empire group was founded in 2009 by our Managing Partner, Michelle Sneesby, driven by a purpose to support and inspire those around her in their professional lives by forming authentic connections. This founding purpose is now embodied by the empire group team.
Expansion, 2010
In 2010 empire group diversified, opening the Corporate Division in addition to our Legal team.
Establishing a national presence, 2011
Owing to early success, empire group had tripled in size by 2011. We also expanded our then Brisbane business, establishing a national foothold by opening offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
A challenging year for our founder, 2015
2015 was a defining time in empire group’s history, when our founder Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer. Taking six months out for her biggest personal battle, she is now cancer free and the empire group is proud to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
growth equals another new work home
Due to steady growth across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane were on the hunt again for a new work home, which saw us move from Creek Street to 324 Queen Street to a bigger office ready for more people.
People power, potential and passion, 2018
Having moved our headquarter offices to 324 Queen Street the year before owing to our rapid expansion, 2018 was a milestone year for empire group, our most successful.
Celebrating a decade at empire group, 2019
We proudly reached 10 years of operation in 2019, and celebrated with our colleagues, clients, candidates and contractors.
Our successes acknowledged, 2012
empire group had become known as the leading Legal Recruitment Agency in Australia, with a stellar reputation for all aspects of legal recruitment including temp jobs, legal secretaries, Practice Managers, Partner and Associate, conveyancing jobs, admin jobs, paralegal jobs and lawyer roles across the corporate and government sectors.
Covid-19, surviving and getting stronger!
With a global pandemic shifting the requirements of the workforce, empire group adjusted to flexible work arrangement models. As the market became more candidate-focused, empire group was able to expand their services in innovation, eDiscovery, technology, and business services.
empire group turns 13!
In 2022, empire group turned 13! Stay tuned to see what we accomplish!