Contract legal jobs

Flexible, high-impact legal work.

We support experienced lawyers, governance, risk and company secretary professionals seeking contract and temporary legal roles across Australia — with speed, clarity, and strong daily rates.

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Your pathway

Contracting as a strategic career choice.

Legal contracting is no longer a stopgap. For many lawyers, it’s a deliberate strategy – offering flexibility, variety, and exposure to high-calibre work across multiple industries. Whether you’re returning from overseas, between permanent roles, re-entering the workforce, or seeking greater autonomy, contract legal roles provide meaningful work without long-term commitment.

Assignment scope

Where contract talent is needed most.

We place lawyers across a wide range of contract and temporary legal jobs, supporting in-house teams and law firms with flexible talent when they need it most.
  • Parental leave and extended leave cover
  • Project-based roles (transactions, regulatory reviews, remediation, due diligence)
  • Workload surge and peak demand support
  • Interim General Counsel and senior leadership roles
  • Law firm secondments into in-house teams
  • Fixed-term contracts (3, 6, 9, 12+ months)
  • Part-time and flexible arrangements

Why contractors choose this path

Flexibility without compromise.

Flexibility
We meet every candidate and help clarify what matters most in your next move.
Variety
Gain exposure to different industries, legal teams, and workstreams.
Premium Rates
Strong daily rates, often above equivalent permanent roles.
Speed to Work

Fast-moving processes with minimal delay between roles.

Return-to-Work Support
Ideal for lawyers returning from overseas or career breaks.
Strategic Entry
Ideal for lawyers returning from overseas or career breaks.

Market demand

Practice areas consistently sought after.

Clients typically seek lawyers with 5+ years’ PQE who can operate independently and manage stakeholders confidently.

  • Commercial, Corporate & M&A
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Interim General Counsel and senior leadership roles
  • Energy & Renewables
  • Real Estate & Property
  • Litigation & Disputes
  • Employment & Workplace Relations
  • Privacy, Cyber & Technology
  • Insurance & Risk

Our process

From conversation to onboarding.

Clients typically seek lawyers with 5+ years’ PQE who can operate independently and manage stakeholders confidently.

 

make your move
1
Connect
Share your CV or reach out for an initial discussion.
2
Briefing
We meet to understand your experience, flexibility, rate expectations, and goals.
3
Role Match
We introduce aligned opportunities.
4
Interview / Short Chat
Many contract roles move quickly, sometimes with minimal formal interviews.
5
Onboarding
We manage compliance, payroll setup, and insurance.
6
Ongoing Support
We stay in touch throughout your assignment and plan your next move.

Next step

Ready to explore contract legal work?

Some opportunities are advertised. Many are not. We encourage candidates to explore current roles while also starting a conversation to understand what may be available beyond the public market.
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Contract & Temporary​ Specialists

Bill Panourgias​
Becc Smith

FAQs

Contract & Temp Legal Work.

What is legal contracting?

Short or fixed-term assignments with in-house legal teams or law firms, typically covering projects, leave, or peak workload.

Most run for 3–12 months, with frequent extensions.

Yes. Many contractors transition into permanent roles where there is mutual fit.

Many assignments require immediate or near-immediate availability. Once compliant, you can often begin within days.

Daily or hourly rates (inclusive of super), paid regularly. Payroll, compliance, and insurance are handled by Wolf & Williams.