Talent Acquisition Partner at Lawyers on Demand
About LOD
LOD (Lawyers On Demand) is one of the largest and fastest growing global legal services businesses, and as a 'new law' pioneer, we continue to lead the market we created.
We're a global business with offices around the world that focus on providing end-to-end solutions for our clients' legal needs, by connecting them with our team of exceptional legal professionals. We provide secondment opportunities, legal advisory services, and legal operations & tech solutions. Together, we find new ways to supercharge the value that legal professionals and in‑house legal teams deliver.
With LOD, you get all the best bits of being a lawyer – interesting work with some of the world's most exciting organisations, plus the flexibility and freedom to live your life how you want.
Why Join LOD?
People come to us for a whole range of reasons – they might be looking for time for their interests, for work alongside other projects, or just want a change. What they all have in common is a desire for high quality work coupled with a degree of control that traditional models can't offer, but LOD can.
* Training and know‑how, as well as support from our dedicated HQ team.
* A variety of flexible models that include working at the client's offices or remotely.
* Varied, challenging, career‑enhancing work with market‑leading brands (from Google to Barclays, and Amex to adidas) as well as exciting growth companies.
* Flexibility and autonomy: you can work anything from full‑time on‑site with a client to a few hours each week from home.
Who are we looking for?
A secondment opportunity is available for an experienced commercial or projects lawyer to support a large public sector organisation. The role is to commence in January for an initial three‑month term, with a strong likelihood of extension.
The secondee will provide support across a range of commercial, transactional and projects matters, including both major projects and BAU work. This role suits a lawyer who can work autonomously, deliver clear and commercially practical advice, and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Drafting and reviewing commercial and transactional documentation, including project‑related agreements.
* Providing legally sound and commercially pragmatic advice to internal stakeholders.
* Identifying legal and commercial issues and obtaining appropriate instructions to progress matters.
* Preparing internal briefings and supporting decision‑making processes.
* Instructing and managing external legal service providers.
* Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders (including director‑level and above) and liaising with other public sector agencies to support project outcomes.
The role is hybrid, with a minimum requirement of two days onsite per week .
Key Requirements:
* Approximately 5–10 years' post‑admission experience .
* Experience in projects, infrastructure, or strong commercial/transactional work within a projects environment.
* Proven ability to work autonomously and manage matters end‑to‑end.
* Strong drafting, advisory and stakeholder management skills.
* Public sector experience is advantageous but not essential.
LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.
What's next?
Are you ready to spark a positive change to your career and your personal life? Click 'Apply' and a member of our People & Development team will be in touch to discuss how we can help you do just that.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Legal Services
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