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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
$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
$1,000 – $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.

Secondees pricing guide
Years of Experience | Daily Secondment Rate inc Dovetail Fee + GST |
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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.

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.

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) |
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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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