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Since 2015, MinterEllison Flex has provided career alternatives for legal professionals seeking flexibility and a variety of temporary contracts, while still being part of a leading international law firm. Whether you are a former General Counsel or Corporate Counsel there is a MinterEllison Flex option for you.
Greg McHugh looks at how going the Flex route with the backing of MinterEllison has benefited his legal career.
Our Flex lawyers work in both the public and private sectors. These include private and listed companies, banks and other financial institutions, asset owners and operators, multinational corporations and mature startups.
Flex lawyers are usually required to work onsite from the client's location and may also be able to work remotely. There may also be opportunities to work at MinterEllison with your aligned practice group.
Flex lawyers are employees of MinterEllison for the duration of the secondment.
Daily rate + superannuation guarantee contribution.
Fixed term casual basis (salary inclusive of superannuation guarantee contribution.)
Hourly rate + superannuation guarantee contribution.
Engagements can be for as short as a few weeks or as long as 12 months or more, and can be full time or part time.
It is very common for engagements to be extended.
How you are paid will depend on a number of factors and will depend on each engagement type. These factors include:
Flex lawyers are paid monthly.
Flex lawyers are responsible for keeping their practising certificate current and covering associated costs.
While on secondment you will be required to hold a principal of a law practice or an employee of a law practice, with a preference for both as unrestricted/unsupervised.
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