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Pricing

Secondee

Secondee lawyers set their rates. Dovetail and the lawyer split the rate charged to the client on 80% to lawyer and 20% to Dovetail.
Everybody gets to see who gets what – no hidden fees.

Hourly

Hourly rates (inclusive of Dovetail fees) are typically

$350 – $440 + GST
$280 – $350 + GST to the lawyer

Top lawyers at exceptional hourly rates work remotely, as-and-when needed to support your business.

Daily

Daily rates (inclusive of Dovetail fees) are typically

$1,250 – $1,600 + GST
$1,000 – $1,280 + GST to the lawyer

On-demand lawyers to work flexibly within your business, or remotely for the period and price that suits you.

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Secondees pricing guide
Years of Experience Daily Secondment Rate inc Dovetail Fee + GST
1 to 5 years Lawyers at this level are seldom available for secondments
as they are building their career and prefer permanent positions.
5 to 8 years $1,200
8 to 11 years - Senior Legal Counsel $1,250 - $1,500
12+ as Senior Legal Counsel $1,400 - $1700
General Counsel - sale/small team $1,500 - $2,000
General Counsel - larger team/ASX $1,700 - $2,200
Fixed Term and Permanent Recruitment

Dovetail charges monthly fee of 1.5% of the lawyer’s annual remuneration in arrears to a maximum of 12 months (18% p/a). If the lawyer ceases work so too does our fee. It’s the equivalent of a 12-month pro rata guarantee period. We back ourselves to find the right lawyer.

Fixed-Term

1.5% of the lawyer’s annual remuneration in arrears to a maximum of 12 months (18% p/a)

A great option for 6-month requirements. Pay monthly as you go, usually costs 20% less than a secondee. Recommended for projects and parental leave cover.

Directly engage the right lawyer as a fixed-term employee on your payroll.

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Permanent

1.5% of the lawyer’s annual remuneration in arrears to a maximum of 12 months (18% p/a)

When you are looking to grow your team or replace a team member. We offer month payments, as you go, and a 12-month pro-rata guarantee period.

For your next permanent hire – quality lawyers for your ongoing requirements.

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Fixed term and Permanent pricing guide
Years of Experience Annual Salary
Including Super
Dovetail Recruitment Fee of 1.5% of
salary per month (max 12 months)
1 to 2 years $90k - $120k $1,350 - $1,800
3 to 5 years $120k - $170k $1,800 - $2,550
5 to 8 years $160k - $200k $2,400 - $3,000
8 to 11 years - Senior Legal Counsel $190k - $230k $2,850 - $3,450
12+ as Senior Legal Counsel $220k - $250k $3,300 - $3,750
General Counsel - sole/small team $240k - $290k $3,600 - $4,350
General Counsel - larger team/ASX $270k - $330k+ $4,060 - $4,950

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