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What do we mean by purpose-led?

Flex Legal was founded on a simple belief: the legal industry can do better. Better for the people working in it. Better for those trying to get in. Better for the teams relying on it to keep business moving.

We’ve built our model to reflect that.

From how we source and support talent, to how we partner with clients - our goal is to open up the legal profession and make legal careers more accessible, flexible, and future-ready.

When you work with us, you're not just solving a resourcing challenge. You're helping to create opportunity and drive long-term change.

£100 from every lawyer placement goes to fund Flex Trainee opportunities

As a truly purpose-led ALSP, we are proud to champion social mobility through our Flex Trainee scheme. We donate £100 from every qualified lawyer placement to a fund supporting new Flex Trainees with professional expenses and development opportunities.

100+

Flex Trainees and CoSec Trainees placed since 2021

100%

of trainees meet official social mobility criteria

5,000+

careers enhanced from paralegals to qualified lawyers

How we grow careers and transform lives

Social Mobility

Flex Trainee/CoSec Trainee

Our Flex Trainee programmes are designed to open doors for talented aspiring lawyers from under-represented backgrounds.
Flex Community

Events for all levels

Our events unite legal professionals from every level, from Female GC Dinners to Senior Counsel/Junior Lawyer Virtual Lunches.
Flexible careers

Interim legal opportunities

By offering flexible roles, we empower paralegals, lawyers and co-secs to grow their careers and improve work/life balance.

Meet Ejiroghene Jessah, a Flex CoSec trainee

Discover how Ejiroghene Jessah launched her career in corporate governance through the Flex CoSec Trainee programme at NatWest.

Ejiroghene's Story

Diana Marsh: From Flex Paralegal to NQ Success

As a first-generation immigrant, Diana’s determination and resilience propelled her from Flex Paralegal to Flex Trainee and now NQ Lawyer at PZ Cussons.

Diana's Story

How Flex kickstarted Tom's career at Mondelez

After self-funding his LPC and working in Financial Services, Tom broke into law through Flex Trainee, turning a once impossible challenge into success.

Tom's Story

Flex Trainee Testimonials

It feels amazing to have finally achieved my goal of qualifying. It feels surreal and I’m truly thankful to God! I’m super happy to have achieved such a milestone, it’s made my family proud, and I am excited to try and help others to do the same.

Jordan, Flex Trainee