September 2025 In-House Legal Newsletter

Read Dovetail's latest newsletter, where we celebrate 10 years of Dovetail, overview the state of Australian Legal market, compare Private Practice and In-House Salaries, and provide an unusual tip when changing jobs.

10 Years of Dovetail

It takes a village to raise a business, and we would like to thank our village, the in-house legal community, for your support, trust, and encouragement.

It’s been wonderful working with you, and we look forward to another 10 years!

In-House Market Snapshot

A complete overview of the state of the Australian Legal Market.

Everything you need to know, all in one place. 👇

Private Practice vs In-House Salaries

Salaries have changed a lot over the last 18 months.

Dominic Khedun from Mizzen Search has supplied some data from very recent actual placements in Sydney.

Moving jobs? Change Your Ringtone!

Andrew Murdoch explains why you should change your ringtone when switching jobs.

Check it out below! 👇

Looking for your next role?

A sample of the opportunities currently available.

Feel free to contact us to discuss your next career move.

Looking to add a lawyer to your team?

A sample of the hundreds of lawyers we represent.
With an unparalleled network of thousands of lawyers, we give you the best chance of sourcing the best lawyer.

Or to discuss sourcing a lawyer for your team –

Fun Facts

🗺️ The only country with no mosquitos → Iceland is the only country where mosquitos have never bred! The only other mosquito-free place is Antarctica, but that’s a continent, not a country.

⛰️ The actual tallest mountain → While Mount Everest stands at a measly 8.9 km, Olympus Mons on Mars soars about 21.9 km high. Thanks to Mars’s weaker gravity, it can pile up to almost three times Everest’s height.

✈️ The longest flight in the world → The nonstop route between New York and Singapore spends roughly 18 hours and 50 minutes in the air, making it the longest (and therefore worst) scheduled commercial flight currently in operation.