Topics: Careers

Recharge: Working Flexibly as a Consultant (Thursday 30 November 2023)

This online classroom with Q&A is aimed at solicitors across all levels of PQE considering consultancy work as an option. The panel discussion will discuss practical points to consider before working as a consultant.

This online classroom and Q&A was hosted by Husnara Begum, a former City lawyer turned career coach and business skills trainer.

Husnara was joined by the following representatives from firms/organisations, who will explain how their consultancy model works and share their practical tips:

Sarah James, Adaptive (Simmons & Simmons)
Geraldine Kelm, Vario (Pinsent Masons)
James Lewindon, CEO Flex Legal
Richard Hill, Konexo (Eversheds Sutherland)

You will also hear from consultants from each of the firms/organisations who will share their personal experience of working as a consultant.

This session was delivered on Thursday 30 November 2023.

What this will cover

This webinar and Q&A will cover the following:

How does consultant lawyering work and how it differs to other modes of working flexibly including freelance lawyering
Are you best suited to working as a consultant lawyer?
Selection process for becoming a consultant
Financial and regulatory considerations, including GDPR

Learning outcomes

Throughout this webinar and Q&A, attendees will:

Gain an understanding of the different options to this flexible way of working
Explore the pros and cons / risk v reward
Receive practical points to consider before working as a consultant.

How you will learn

This live session will entail a 60-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session.

Free ex VAT

Published 7 December 2023

Type of training: CPD

Format: Recorded online classroom

Level: Introduction

Who is this for?: Solicitors

Course length: 1 hour

SRA Competence: A2; C1; C2

The experts

Husnara Begum

Role:: Expert; Facilitator

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