About the Role
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
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