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.

Who we’re looking for?

We are seeking a Commercial Lawyer to join a leading global organisation operating at the intersection of technology, entertainment, and highly regulated products on a contract basis.

This is a 12-month parental leave (maternity leave) cover opportunity, offering the chance to step into a high-performing legal team and make an immediate impact within a sophisticated and fast-paced global business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused lawyer to work closely with business stakeholders across a broad range of contracting and advisory matters. The role offers exposure to a sophisticated, fast-paced business environment and would suit someone who can quickly establish themselves as a trusted advisor and confidently manage matters with a high degree of autonomy.

About the Role:

You will:

- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.

- Advise on sales, procurement,



supply chain and general commercial matters.

- Partner closely with internal stakeholders to support strategic business initiatives.

- Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice while balancing legal and business risk.

- Support contract lifecycle management and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and templates.

- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to facilitate efficient decision-making and business outcomes.

- Manage competing priorities in a dynamic and evolving setting.

About you:

You will likely bring:

- Mid-level lawyer (4-8 years' PQE) with a strong commercial background gained in private practice and/or in-house.

- Strong commercial contracting experience across sales, procurement, supply chain, and broader commercial arrangements.

- The ability to operate autonomously and build credibility with stakeholders from day one.

- Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.

- Robust commercial acumen and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

- Experience within the technology, gaming, digital entertainment, or similarly complex industries will be highly regarded.

- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What sets us apart?

- We’re an Employer of Choice:



for the fifth year in a row, we’ve been recognised as an Employer of Choice by Australasian Lawyer. We’re even prouder that we’ve received an employee NPS score across Australia of 81 which is recognised as “ground-breaking”.

- CV-enhancing work with global brands: We provide our people with varied, challenging, career-enhancing work with world-class global brands, allowing them to take control of their career and diversify their experience across a range of industries.

- No limits: We’ve helped open doors, break glass ceilings, facilitate the transition from private practice to in-house, and develop career pathways to become a GC. Whatever direction you want to take your career, we can help you get there.

- You call the shots: We take work-life balance pretty seriously. You can work on-site with our clients or remotely, undertake full‑time or part‑time assignments, or assignments that are for set months of a year – it's your choice

- You’re never on your own: Throughout your LOD career, you’ll become part of a community. You’ll be supported by your LOD colleagues and our HQ team, have access to mentoring programs and high quality know-how, LOD social events, and receive regular training to assist in your ongoing growth and development.

- Our Ways Of Working help shape who we are and what we do: we deliver, we are creative, we are inclusive, we care & collaborate, and we are trusted.

- We’re global: LOD can provide you with local, interstate and international working opportunities. In late 2023, LOD joined forces with Consilio, the global leader in legal con

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