Dovetail - Legal Secondees & Recruitment

Dovetail Legal Recruitment & Secondees is Australia's only dedicated in-house legal recruitment agency, specialising in creating agile in-house legal teams and advancing lawyers' careers. Since 2015, the company has built a reputation for understanding the unique demands of in-house legal departments, offering tailored recruitment solutions for full-time, contract, and secondment positions. With 50 years of combined legal and recruitment experience across their 8-person team, Dovetail has completed over 400 placements and assisted more than 400 clients, drawing from a network of 5,000 lawyers. The company operates on a transparent, client-focused model with zero upfront costs and a 12-month pro-rata guarantee on all placements.

Dovetail specialises exclusively in the legal sector, focusing on in-house legal recruitment across all practice areas and seniority levels. Their expertise spans advising businesses on building and scaling internal legal teams, identifying the right lawyers for specific organisational needs, and supporting legal professionals in finding roles that align with their career aspirations. The company's deep industry knowledge enables them to match candidates not just on technical qualifications but on cultural fit and long-term career potential.

Based in Australia and 100% Australian owned and operated, Dovetail serves clients nationwide, building trusted relationships with leading companies across diverse industries. Clients choose Dovetail for their direct, efficient approach, competitive fees, and genuine commitment to understanding both employer requirements and candidate aspirations. The company's reputation is built on transparency, professional integrity, and delivering results that exceed expectations, as evidenced by consistent client testimonials praising their responsiveness, industry knowledge, and dedication to finding the right fit.