Flex is the description given to the modern engagement of a legal consultant to provide services to businesses, law firms or in-house groups as an independent contractor. A cost effective, customisable, hassle-free solution . For more details see here.

A legal consultant provides a resource for lawyers, law firms and legal departments who are looking for flexible assistance for their legal work. A customised, hassle-free, cost-effective solution to cover overflow legal work or provide lawyer assistance with a particular skill set, but only when needed, and with no overhead costs. Outsourcing also allows you to temporarily expand your practice or group when there is a surge of work and scale back when the work is done. Not sure if you can outsource? Reach out and I will let you know.

A legal consultant provides a hassle-free, cost-effective solution but only when needed. A consultant is engaged directly with the sole practitioner, law firm, or in-house legal department as an independent contractor. The engagement can be on an hourly, part-time, or project basis. No risk of recruitment. Fees are "all-inclusive" (no on costs) and compare favourably to the cost of a internal hire. For a comprehensive description of the reasons why you should consider engaging a legal consultant see here.

As you'd expect, rates depend on the scope and duration of the engagement. For private clients, rates are reasonable and typically below market.

For in-house clients, engagements are structured so spend is kept within budget and comparable with a direct hire. Rates start from $150 per hour plus GST.

For law firms, engagements are also structured to ensure margins are maintained and depending on billing rates, often improved.

Rates start from $150 per hour plus GST.

I have specialist expertise in corporate advisory, commercial & property law. I leverage experience diverse in industry, sector & size to deliver innovative whole of matter solutions & nuanced strategies to deal with the challenges confronting organisations in a VUCA world. See a summary of my expertise here and my full profile here.

Generally, yes. If you will be sharing your client’s confidential information you will need their consent. However, if scope involves no sharing of any identifying or confidential information, then likely not.  Either way, this is a great opportunity to explain to your client the benefits and cost-savings when outsourcing. Flex solutions free up your time to focus on the important aspects of your client’s file that require your attention. 

We have sample wording for your retainer and a sample letter you can send to your clients seeking their consent.

Just as you, the hiring lawyer, must run conflicts checks, I also run checks and monitor for any potential conflicts which may arise as a result of work which I have previously carried out. 

Our standard engagement contains a confidentiality agreement which applies alongside our usual professional obligations, and as a lawyer admitted and insured in Queensland I am bound by a duty of confidentiality.

Yes. I hold an unrestricted Practicing Certificate authorising me to engage in unsupervised legal practice as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

As holder of an unrestricted practising certificate, I am entitled to engage in legal practice including as a principal of a law practice which is covered by professional indemnity insurance.

Whilst admitted in Queensland, my practice involves acting for clients in all jurisdictions in Australia.

Yes! The client is yours and the file remains with you as the supervising lawyer and solicitor of record.

Our standard engagement contains specific restrictions and prohibitions on acting for or approaching your clients in any way.

I'm based in Brisbane but work with clients nationally. Depending on your needs I can either work from my office or yours.