Job Advertisement: Consultant Solicitors (Freelance / Ad-Hoc Basis)
Location: Remote
Position: Consultant Solicitors (Freelance, Ad-Hoc Basis)
Industry: Legal Consultancy
Contract Type: Freelance, Ad-Hoc (Flexible Hours)
About Us:
We are an emerging, small but dynamic legal consultancy offering flexible, high-quality legal services to clients across various sectors. As a newly established consultancy, we are looking for driven and experienced consultant solicitors to join our team on a freelance, ad-hoc basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a growing consultancy, where you can manage your own caseload, provide expert legal advice, and contribute to a variety of legal matters; all while maintaining the flexibility to balance other work commitments.
We are currently seeking consultant solicitors in the following areas:
* Commercial Contracts and Corporate
* Employment Law
* Wills and Estate Planning
The Roles:
As a Consultant Solicitor, you will provide expert legal services in your field of specialisation on a freelance, ad-hoc basis. This role offers significant flexibility, allowing you to work remotely and manage your own schedule, enabling you to balance other professional commitments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide legal advice, draft documents, and offer solutions in your area of expertise (employment law, commercial contracts, or wills and estate planning)
* Manage cases and client relationships independently, ensuring high-quality service
* Collaborate with other consultants and the team as necessary to meet client needs
* Maintain a current understanding of relevant legal developments, trends, and regulations
* Manage your own caseload with deadlines and client expectations in mind
1. Commercial Contracts and Corporate Consultant Solicitor
* Advise clients on the drafting, negotiation, and review of a range of commercial contracts
* Assist clients with contract disputes and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
* Provide strategic advice on contract risk management and mitigation
* Advise clients on corporate matters, including, joint ventures, corporate governance, and compliance
* Draft, review, and negotiate corporate documents, such as shareholder agreements, articles of association
* Provide strategic guidance on business structure, financing, and growth opportunities
* Assist with due diligence, corporate restructuring, and regulatory compliance
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate law developments and advise clients accordingly
* Manage client relationships, offering tailored, practical legal solutions
2. Employment Law Consultant Solicitor
* Advise on a wide range of employment law matters including discrimination, unfair dismissal, redundancy, and workplace disputes
* Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
* Provide support for clients in workplace investigations
3. Wills and Estate Planning Consultant Solicitor
* Provide expert advice on wills, trusts, estate planning and LPAs
* Advise on inheritance tax, trust structures, and succession planning
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Requirements
* Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a minimum of 2-5 years PQE in the relevant area of law
* Up-to-date practising certificate and adequate and appropriate professional indemnity insurance
* Strong experience in your field, with a proven ability to manage client matters independently
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships
* Ability to manage your own caseload and deadlines effectively in a freelance capacity
* Prior experience working as a freelance or consultant solicitor is desirable but not essential
* A flexible, proactive approach to work and the ability to manage multiple commitments
Benefits
* Flexibility to work remotely and choose your own hours, allowing you to balance other work commitments
* Opportunity to be part of a growing consultancy, offering a diverse range of legal work
* Competitive rates of £35-£45 per hour (dependent on experience) with the potential for ongoing ad-hoc assignments
* A supportive, close-knit team that values flexibility, expertise, and independent work
* Work on a variety of interesting and impactful legal matters, gaining exposure to different clients and industries