Canberra based lawyers, available now, returning to work, returned from overseas, or open to more adaptable work?

Wolf & Williams is currently working with experienced Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel open to contract, temporary, and interim roles across Canberra. We’re seeing strong demand for lawyers who can step in quickly and support busy teams across in‑house corporate, government and qualified legal services environments.

These roles cover general legal support, project work, leave cover, and periods of increased workload, with contracts ranging from short‑term engagements (1‑3 months) to longer (6‑12+ month) assignments.

Current and upcoming work includes:
Construction, Projects & Infrastructure
Corporate & Commercial
Employment & IR
Regulatory & Compliance
Company Secretarial & Corporate Governance
IP, Technology, & Data
Public Sector & Statutory environments.

If you are seeking more flexibility in your work, earn a market-competitive salary, by way of hourly or day rate, gain access to some fantastic work, we have a lot on offer, depending on your experience and availability.





Our roles will suit lawyers with:
4+ years’ experience gained in a reputable law firm, in‑house team or public sector role
Are available now, or in the near future, are returning to work, between roles, or recently back from overseas
Can operate with autonomy and are adaptable/ agile
Take a practical, commercial approach
Have strong stakeholder relationships and influencing skills
Are open to contract or interim work
Current Australian legal practising certificate, with eligibility to work in Australia.

Whether you’re re‑entering the workforce, between roles, or deliberately choosing contract work for flexibility, this can be a smart and strategic next step.

About us

Wolf & Williams is a specialist legal recruitment firm focused on contract, interim and project lawyers. We work with clients supporting them on providing interim legal resourcing solutions.

Canberra-based | Contract & interim | Immediate and upcoming start dates available
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel Contract & Interim Canberra (Australia)
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