Change the way you work as a company secretary

As the importance of good corporate governance grows so does the role of company secretaries, and opportunities are on the rise. We have the expertise to support you in your next steps.

Maybe you're looking for your first company secretary role, or maybe you're looking to change your life/work balance?

Working as an interim company secretary is a way to support both scenarios, by choosing to work for fixed periods with interesting and varied clients. This could give you your first 'in' to the industry, or it could offer the flexibility that you're looking for at this stage of your career.

We find you opportunities, and you accept the ones that you're interested in. It's as simple as that.

What can we offer you?

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  • A significantly better life / work balance (we put the focus on 'life')
  • Exciting projects with interesting clients
  • Only accept the projects that are right for you, with no minimum commitment required
  • Choose exactly how you want to be paid - through our PAYE or through your own limited company
  • A dedicated support team, here to find new roles for you and ensure placements go smoothly

Interested in applying? We want to hear from you

Feedback from a range of our candidates

“I had never done any interim work before engaging with Flex and couldn’t have had a more positive experience. The onboarding process was very clear and everyone at Flex is highly professional and focused on securing fantastic positions for you. I would recommend Flex to anyone looking for interim legal work.”

Joss, Flex Lawyer

Feedback from a range of our candidates

“Working through Flex Legal has been great. The team are lovely and the process is transparent and efficient. You really get the impression that the team at Flex have their lawyers’ and paralegals’ best interests at heart.”

Evan, Flex Lawyer

Feedback from a range of our candidates

“The entire Flex Legal team values performance and the unique ways each person achieves their results. They are focused on the outcomes and ensuring that each lawyer gets the most out of his/her role or engagement.”

Catherine, Flex Lawyer

Feedback from a range of our candidates

“I find Flex to be a tremendously efficient and engaging platform to match clients with lawyers. I'm always impressed at the breadth of opportunities which arise, and the process around all that.”

Simon, Senior Flex Lawyer

Feedback from a range of our candidates

“This is a small, very proactive and extremely friendly firm. I was lucky to get a job with their help. And I love the atmosphere of support and optimism between the staff and towards us, the lawyers!”

Anna, Flex Lawyer

Feedback from a range of our candidates

“Flex has been great. They possess a responsive, friendly and helpful team of consultants who make me feel valued and respected. Their system of identifying potential contracting opportunities is first class!”

Tam, Flex Lawyer

Feedback from a range of our candidates

“Easiest 5 stars I have given any business. I greatly recommend Flex Legal to any young or aspiring lawyer looking to get into the legal profession in the UK. They value your progression and they are always looking to get you placements that suit you career-wise.”

Abiodun, Flex Lawyer

How it works

1. You apply to us

Your application will be assessed for experience, skills and education.

2. You onboard with us

If you're successful, you will be invited to a video interview and you'll create your online profile. We'll start looking for opportunities that match your expectations

3. Choose your on-demand work

When our clients request legal support, we match your profile to the opportunity. You get notified when the match is right, and can choose to accept the role.

It really is that straightforward.

Manage your profile on the Flex Legal platform

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Our platform is unique to the industry. It was custom-built to facilitate connections between professionals like yourself and potential clients.

Once your profile has been created you fill out an availability calendar and let us know the kind of work you are interested in.

Then, our dedicated team will find interim co-sec placements for you. We'll contact you via email or text with the specifics of new opportunities, which you are free to accept or reject as you see fit.

  • Instant notifications for new roles
  • Skill-matching with suitable roles
  • Access to online and in-person industry events
  • Fully manageable timesheet and PAYE information

Want to know more?

How to become a company secretary (and why?)

The role is on the rise. As a route for those interested in businesses and how they operate, it offers the perfect alternative if you're looking for a career outside of the law. But what is a company secretary? Who can follow this career path? And how can you become one through Flex Legal?

Training to be a company secretary

Daphine Jemwa is a dedicated legal professional who discovered her passion for governance after gaining experience in both private practice and in-house roles. She joined the Flex CoSec programme to build a strong foundation in company secretarial work.

If you're interested in training to be a company secretary then take a look at our CoSec Trainee page.

Become part of the Flex Legal family and change your working life.