Flex Legal

Did you know? Along with aspiring graduates at the start of their journey, we provide qualified interim lawyers to boost your legal team too! 🤯 Since Flex Legal began all the way back in 2016, we’ve grown in many different directions... but at the heart of it all, our mission has always remained the same: creating opportunities that enhance careers and change lives. Our lawyer offering does just that by empowering experienced lawyers of all levels to reshape the way they work, and reclaim control of their careers. This allows Flex lawyers to put the life back into work/life balance, whether they want to spend more time with family, go travelling around the world, or pursue their passions (acting, anyone? 🎭). What does this mean for your legal team? By tapping into Flex Legal’s award-winning platform, you’ll gain access to top-tier legal talent with a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise. Whether you need a litigation solicitor who speaks French or a property lawyer with music industry experience, we will strive to find the perfect fit for you! Still curious? Scroll through the profiles below for a glimpse of the high-calibre talent you can expect from Flex Lawyers. And if you're ready to boost your legal team, get in touch today: https://lnkd.in/eCyDPBmD #interimlawyers #locumlawyers #legalrecruitment #alumnilawyers

ONLY 12 DAYS TO GO! ⏰ Are you a diverse socioeconomic aspiring lawyer? Looking for a way to break into the industry? Keen to work with a top in-house legal team? If this sounds like you... the clock is ticking to get your applications in to become part of our Spring 2025 Flex Trainee Cohort, a groundbreaking scheme designed to support the next generation of socially mobile lawyers. But why apply? ✅️ Gain Qualifying Work Experience with top in-house legal teams, such as ASOS, Vodafone, TrustPilot, The Crown Estate, and many many more. ✅️ Access to SQE1 and SQE2 preparation courses, and your first sitting of each SQE exam. ✅️ A bespoke Readiness Programme before you start, to allow you to hit the ground running. ✅️ Regular 1:1s with both a mentor and a legal expert from Flex. ✅️ You'll become part of a 'cohort' of Flex Trainees, all going through the journey at the same time as you. So, what are you waiting for? Find out more about our eligibility requirements, and get your application in before it's too late... 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAHKWF9v #aspiringlawyers #legaltrainee #diversityinlaw #socialmobility

Did you know? Only 19% of lawyers come from lower socio-economic backgrounds, compared to 39% in the general population. 🤯 At Flex Legal, we believe that the legal industry should be accessible to anyone with the passion and drive to succeed - no matter their background. By creating workplaces where all legal professionals can thrive, we contribute to a fairer, more diverse society. That's why we're thrilled to share our 2024 Inclusivity Report! It’s packed with insights and practical recommendations from our Flex Trainees, designed to help us all foster a more inclusive legal profession. Here's a sneak peek: Flex Trainee Shengul Seymert (currently seconded to Natwest) shares her top three tips on how legal teams can strengthen inclusivity in their hiring and retention strategies. If you haven’t already, dive into our findings to see how we, together, can create a more inclusive legal community. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqyAGFRY #InclusivityReport #DiversityInLaw #InclusiveHiring #SocialMobility

Mark your calendars! 🗓 In the first week of November, we have not one, but TWO fantastic virtual events designed to provide our community with an opportunity to enhance your professional network and gain knowledge from seasoned leaders in the legal industry. 🤖 Midlands In-house Virtual Event - Generative AI, Monday 4th November, 13.00 - 14.00 The Midlands In-House Group are delighted to be joined by Kerry Westland, Partner and Head of the Innovation Group at Addleshaw Goddard, who will be delivering an insightful session all about Generative A.I to all levels within the Midlands in-house community, from paralegals to General Counsel. 👉 Sign-up now: https://lnkd.in/eVKNEmav 🚘️ Junior Lawyer Lunch - Career Insights with Michael Evans, Volvo's Head of Legal, Wednesday 6th November, 12.30 - 13.15 Join Michael Evans as he shares his career journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Whether you're interested in corporate or commercial law, the automotive industry, or simply want to hear how to make impactful career decisions, Michael’s insights will help you chart your own path to success. 👉 Sign-up now: https://lnkd.in/eMAz3jdr Don't miss out - get your places booked today! #legalevents #legalcareerinsights #generativeai #aiinlegal

Ready to kickstart your legal career? The clock is ticking! ⏰ Our applications for Flex Trainee’s Spring 2025 cohort are officially open and will remain so until 10th November! If you’re looking to break into the legal industry, don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Our Flex Trainee and Flex Apprentice programmes are exceptional pathways into law. Successful applicants to either the Flex Trainee or Flex Apprentice programmes will benefit from a tailored Readiness Programme, preparing them before being placed in-house with one of our clients. So, what are you waiting for? Follow the link to see if you meet our criteria, learn more about the programmes, and apply now! 👉️ https://lnkd.in/eAHKWF9v #SQE #LegalTraining #InHouseLegal #SocialMobilityInLaw

From the shop floor, all the way to legal trainees. 🛒 Following the exceptional success of a yearly Summer internship programme, Adrian Morris, Group General Counsel at Tesco, felt passionate about supporting this untapped pool of diverse talent even further. With this in mind, Adrian and his team approached Flex Legal to help them make this goal a reality. The result is a truly groundbreaking, pioneering initiative in social mobility within the legal profession. Following Flex's rigorous assessment and recruitment process, Tesco took forward three fantastic candidates who had all worked within the store or in supporting roles, and the result has been an overwhelming success... Take a read of the full case study to see how we can help you discover fantastic legal talent that may already be hiding within your business: https://lnkd.in/ePa7ur5v #legaltraining #sqe #socialmobilityinlaw #diversityinlaw

And they're off! 🙌 Our latest cohort of Flex Trainees have started their Readiness Programme this week and it's our biggest cohort yet, with over 20 diverse socioeconomic aspiring lawyers ready to join in-house legal teams across the UK. This industry-leading Readiness Programme has been created and developed to equip our trainees with the practical skills, knowledge and acumen that they need to thrive and succeed in a professional environment. Featuring expert input from highly experienced lawyers working in-house and in private practice, as well as professionals from a range of specific business areas, following the programme our trainees will be raring and ready to hit the ground running. We are so excited to see cohort eight grow and develop over the next few weeks, and can't wait to get them started with their legal teams! 🎉 Interested in supporting the next generation of socially mobile aspiring lawyers? Get in touch today: https://lnkd.in/eQF_uuPE #legaltrainees #sqe #legalapprentice #legaltraining

What exactly does Flex Legal do? 🤔 Flex Legal is a purpose-led ALSP that facilitates mutually-beneficial, interim roles for the legal industry. If your workload scales up, or you need specific skill gaps covering – Flex is here to help your team rapidly adapt. We’re incredibly passionate about redesigning the way legal work is managed, and changing the industry for the better. We’ve won awards for our D&I initiatives - such as our Flex Trainee scheme. Our hope is that by making the legal profession more socially mobile, accessible, and inclusive, it can better serve our society. We’re proud to count many FTSE100 companies and magic circle law firms amongst our clients, as well as high-street law firms across the UK. No matter the size or scale, we’re here to remove the burden of employee admin and administration. If this all sounds too good to be true – it’s not! Learn what we could do for you, right now: https://lnkd.in/gMJqDwUR #alsp #flexiblelegalresourcing #interimlawyers #legalrecruitment

Need extra legal support without increasing your headcount? 🤔 Flex Legal connects you with top calibre, pre-vetted interim lawyers, ready to step in when your team needs them most. 🔹 Scale up capacity during peak periods. 🔹 Access diverse, niche legal skills. 🔹 No long-term commitment – pay as you go. Whether you need a litigation expert or niche industry experience, we've got you covered. Simplify your hiring with our flexible, tech-powered platform! Learn more and find your perfect legal match today: https://lnkd.in/e3J6SK82 #legalsupport #interimlawyers #legaltech #lawfirm

It's that time... we are delighted to unveil October's Unsung Hero! 🤩 Every month we are thrilled to be able to share with you the amazing people who make up Flex behind the scenes. Today we want to shine a light on one of our finest, Louise Anderson (Head of Private Practice), with this incredible anonymous nomination: "I believe that Louise really is an absolutely huge asset to Flex. She truly brings a level of entrepreneurialism and drive into everything she does, and has an incredible ability to see the bigger picture and the overall strategy like no one else. As well as being a fantastic spokesperson for Flex, Louise is also amazing at engaging with her team and keeping them motivated... and on top of that, she is not afraid to get stuck in. I really do think she is the epitome of the Flex values, and her positive, fun spirit makes her an absolute pleasure to be around. She truly cares for everyone in her team, and also for the relationships she builds with clients and candidates alike!" We thank you Louise for driving success every day here at Flex... and of course, for being mum to our favourite fluffy Chief Barketing Officer, Ralph. 🐶 #TeamFlex #UnsungHeroes #Leadership #Employeeappreciation