In-house commercial Lawyers

Summary about this job

Detail information about job In-house commercial Lawyers. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Providing you with flexibility and control over when, how and who you work for
• Access to challenging and diverse assignments with top tier clients
• Supported by Corrs Chambers Westgarth – a premium independent law firm

About Orbit

A pioneer in the Australian legal market, Orbit Legal Resourcing, was launched by Corrs Chambers Westgarth in 2014 and is providing Australian lawyers with a different way of working.

The traditional legal market is evolving and today, many lawyers are looking for alternative career paths. Careers that provide them with an opportunity to balance professional and personal goals by choosing when they work, how they work, and who they work for.

Since 2014, Orbit has built a network of experienced lawyers and is delivering flexibility and control through offering lawyers short to medium term assignments either within Corrs or in-house with one of our clients. As an Orbit Lawyer, your professional development is assured with access to interesting, diverse and challenging work.  

With Orbit you'll be able to choose the assignments that suit you and your lifestyle.

Key requirements

Orbit has several short to medium term contract opportunities with top tier clients with an immediate start date in Sydney. 

All Orbit Lawyers are self-employed which means you're an incorporated legal practice or sole practitioner and in control of how you work, when you work and who you work for. In addition, to join us you'll need an Australian unrestricted practising certificate and associated insurances.

You will also have a minimum of five years' post-qualification experienced at a top tier law firm in your area of expertise and/or quality in-house experience in a large corporate in Australia or abroad.

Benefits of being an Orbit lawyer

Orbit offers the opportunity to work on quality projects and matters with a diverse range of clients – including at Corrs Chambers Westgarth – with all the flexibility you want.

• Flexibility – when, who and how you work
• Access to challenging, interesting and varied work
• Access to top tier clients
• Ongoing career development
• A member of a community that cares about your career goals
• Personalised support guiding you every step of the way

Characteristics of an Orbit Lawyer

• You are flexible and adaptable
• You are commercially minded 
• You are a self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge.
• You have demonstrated drive and initiative
• You have exceptional stakeholder management skills
• You are an excellent communicator – both written and verbal
• You have an ability to hit the ground running and add value
• You are a collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment