Tim Jacobs is a Partner at JKW Law, bringing decades of legal expertise to the firm. With roots in Darwin, Tim has been practising law in the Northern Territory since 1988. He began his career with the Attorney General's Department, ultimately serving as the Director of the Commercial Law division for the Solicitor for the Northern Territory. In 1999, Tim joined Ward Keller, where he became a Partner in 2001 and served as Managing Partner from 2007 to 2010. After three years as a consultant, Tim co-founded JKW Law alongside Alan Krajsek and Danny Wauchope. His general commercial practice primarily serves local business clients, reflecting his commitment to the community he has long called home. Tim holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Melbourne, equipping him with a robust foundation in both commercial and legal principles. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to offering practical and strategic legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of his clients.
Partner
Jacobs Krajsek Wauchope
Dec 2013 - Present • 12 years 11 months
Consultant
Ward Keller
Jul 2010 - Nov 2013 • 3 years 4 months
Managing Partner
Ward Keller
Jul 2007 - Jun 2010 • 2 years 11 months
Partner
Ward Keller
Jul 2001 - Jun 2007 • 5 years 11 months
Director, Commercial Division
Solicitor for the Northern Territory at Solicitor for the Northern Territory
Jul 1997 - Dec 1998 • 1 year 5 months
Solicitor, Commercial Division
Solicitor for the Northern Territory at Solicitor for the Northern Territory
Apr 1989 - Jun 1997 • 8 years 2 months
Articled Clerk
Solicitor for the Northern Territory at Solicitor for the Northern Territory
Apr 1988 - Mar 1989 • 11 months
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
University of Melbourne
1983 - 1987
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
University of Melbourne
1983 - 1987
Last checked: 8 Feb 2026 • Checked with Law Society NT
