Flex Legal was born in 2016 with a clear mission: to help provide opportunities to enhance careers and change lives.

Mary Bonsor, Founder

About Flex

Meet the Flex Legal team

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Louise Anderson
Head of Private Practice

I joined Flex Legal in 2020 to grow our Manchester office and today I'm proud to lead on all things commercial for Private Practice. Prior to Flex I worked at Co-op Group in a variety of management roles and I use my experience to innovate, connect people and get stuff done! I love to travel, try new health fads and care for my demanding cockapoo.

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Mary Bonsor
Founder

I'm Mary, the founder of Flex Legal. I previously worked as a property litigation solicitor at a City law firm. I now spend a lot of my time meeting with new clients and focusing on Flex Legal's vision. I love hearing people's stories and career journeys so do get in touch!

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Andy Christie
Head of Marketing

I joined the Flex team as Head of Marketing in May 2022, continuing a legal sector marketing career which has taken me to organisations including the Bar Council and Thomson Reuters Legal. I’ve also previously led marketing teams at companies in the education and HR sectors. Outside of work you’ll find me being bossed around by my three young children.

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Harry Corper
Success Manager (Private Practice)

I joined Flex Legal as a Success Manager in February 2023, having previously worked as a Recruitment Manager for a law firm. I bring over 10 years of recruitment knowledge in a plethora of industries and mainly excel in client/candidate relationship building and development. Aside from work, I like all things tech and spending time with family

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Emily Crisp
Client Account Manager

I'm Emily and I joined Flex as a Client Account Manager in March 2024. Previously, I have worked as an Account Manager in the Alternative Legal Services space, focusing on flexible resourcing within private practice clients. In addition to this, I have significant experience working in agency recruitment, where I assisted organisations across a variety of sectors, including legal, change and transformation and human resources.

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Olivia Collicott
Head of Trainee Success

Hi, I'm Olivia and I joined Flex in June 2022, firstly as a Client Services Manager. I have now moved to join the Flex Trainee team as our Flex Trainee Success Manager. Prior to joining Flex, I worked in legal recruitment and have 8 years experience of working with a variety of in-house teams (and some very cool businesses!) across the UK.

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Rosa Daymond
Flex Trainee Success Executive

Hi, I'm Rosa, and I joined Flex as Flex Trainee Success Associate in April 2024. Prior to Flex, I completed my Masters in Law and moved on to specialise in People Operations within the Renewable Energy Industry.  Now I spend my days ensuring the success of our Trainee Scheme. I enjoy travelling and interior design!

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Dan Drummond
Success Manager

I joined Flex Legal as a Success Manager in March 2023, having previously worked as a solicitor since 2017. I'm interested in legal tech & innovation and use my industry experience to understand clients' needs and introduce them to our fantastic lawyers.

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Sam Ellis
Senior Developer

I joined Flex as a Senior Developer in April 2021. I've always had a passion for computers and development and for the last 15 years I've been fortunate enough to do it for a living. I also very much enjoy travelling when the world allows!

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Kate Gaskell
CEO

I'm Kate and I have been working in the legal sector for nearly 20 years. I worked at Magic and Silver Circle firms in London and Sydney, and then was a director at LexisNexis before joining Flex Legal in April 2022. I'm passionate about people - their development, wellbeing and ability to do work that fulfils them. I'm thoroughly kept on my toes by my two daughters (best and most unreasonable 'bosses' I've ever had!).

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Lizzie Grayson
Success Manager (Private Practice)

Hi, I’m Lizzie, I joined Flex as an Associate in October 2022. Prior to Flex, I studied my LLB (Hons) with the University of Cumbria, and have since completed the Bar Course element of my LLM in Legal Practice whilst working full-time. Now, I spend my days as a Junior Success Manager, and I love working with our Private Practice clients to find them fabulous lawyers and paralegals. Outside of work, I have a taste for scotch whiskey, cooking great food, exploring historical places.

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Sophie Gould
Flex Trainee Ambassador

I'm the Flex Trainee Ambassador at Flex Legal and have over 25 years' experience in the legal sector. Most notably, I have worked as a corporate commercial lawyer in the city, and as the Head of Legal for various media companies.

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Keith Howie
Senior Developer

I've been working in the tech team as a Full Stack Software Engineer since April 2019. I've been tinkering with computers and electronics since an early age, and have been building shinier and shinier things for over 15 years.

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Onyi Kaine-Ejimogu
Success Associate (In-house)

Hi, I'm Onyi and I joined Flex after graduating with a Law degree in 2023. As a Success Associate in the Paralegal Team, I'm hoping to gain some commercial and legal experience. Outside of work, you can find me studying the Bar Course LLM, reading or painting.

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James Lewindon
Head of Strategic Partnerships & Financial Services Lead

I joined Flex in October 2023 after spending 12+ years starting and growing a legal resourcing platform for a global law firm. I am passionate about creating opportunity for people to thrive in the legal sector. I spend my spare time following my two kids around and trying to keep fit!

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Ellie Murray McNeive
Head of Talent

I’m Ellie, the Talent Manager; I manage all things recruitment, assessment and training for our Flex Trainees and On Demand pool. Before Flex I had a varied career, starting in teaching and, most recently, leading the Client Relations team at a Family Law Firm.

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Emma McDowell
Head of Client Delivery

I joined Flex Legal as its first employee in March 2017, and previously worked as a banking and finance solicitor at an international law firm. My experience means I fully understand our client's needs - and can make sure everyone is happy!

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Diana Mihalova
Success Associate - Private Practice

Hi, I'm Diana, and I joined Flex as a Success Associate in July. Prior to Flex, I studied my SQE1 and was a Legal Solutions Specialist at Freshfields through Flex Legal. Now I spend my days speaking and helping our candidates who are trying to grow in their legal career. Outside of work I like to bake!

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James Moore
CTO

I co-founded Flex Legal back in May 2016, and am a software engineer by training. I previously played a pivotal senior role in turning a small tech startup into a multinational market leader. I now work closely with the tech team at Flex Legal and make our platform the best it can be.

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Aoife Mulcahy
Senior Success Manager - In-House

Hi, I’m Aoife! I’m a Senior Success Manager in the Lawyers team at Flex Legal, where I help our in-house and private practice clients with their interim lawyer needs. Before joining Flex, I built a strong reputation in permanent legal recruitment at top agencies. Joining Flex feels like a full-circle moment: I was a paralegal through the platform myself years ago! I’m passionate about working for a purpose-driven ALSP committed to improving access to and diversity within the legal profession.

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Richard Nicholls
Senior Developer

I have been working as a Senior Developer for Flex Legal since August 2018. I spend my days pushing buttons to make the tiny lights in this metal box display in just the right pattern. It makes me and other people happy.

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Muibudeen Obot
Success Associate

Hi, I’m Muibudeen and I am a Success Associate at Flex within the Paralegal Team. I completed my Law degree in 2021 and recently joined Flex to gain more commercial and legal experience. I enjoy playing football and reading manga.

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Sally-Ann O'Kane
Marketing Manager

Hi, I'm Sally! I joined Flex Legal as a Marketing Coordinator in August 2021, hoping to spread the word about Flex and all the good work we do. In 2024, I became the Marketing Manager and feeling super excited to lead the team to achieve even more marketing magic.

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Elena Pitsillides
Head of Lawyers and Legal Counsel

I'm Elena and have been with Flex Legal since December 2020, taking on the dual role of Head of Lawyers & Legal Counsel. I have previously worked as a qualified solicitor at a number of well-known firms.

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Sophie Price
Business Operations Manager

Hi, I'm Sophie and I have been an Executive Assistant at Flex Legal since November 2020. I've previously worked in the luxury fashion and drinks industries and am now here to support the Flex management team and provide HR assistance.

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Ben Rogers
Senior Developer

I have been working as a Senior Developer at Flex Legal since October 2018, and have previously worked on large websites such as Jobsite and BBC Online. I work closely with the tech team to improve the technology behind the Flex Legal platform.

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Christine Smith
Flex Trainee Success Executive

I’m Christine and have spent over 35 years in the legal sector and have a real passion for the in-house world as this is where I have spent the majority of that time. I am now working with the Flex Trainee scheme and love the fact that we help our next generation of lawyers fulfil their dreams and ambitions.

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Damian Sims
Head of Finance

I've been working for Flex Legal since April 2019 and look after everything finance related. Before Flex Legal, I spent five years building and scaling finance and commercial functions at several high-growth start-ups. I'm also working (very) remotely in New Zealand!

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Arran Taylor
Client Account Executive

Hi I'm Arran and I joined Flex Legal in late 2023 as the first SDR in the growing sales function soon after graduating from UCL and completing a Sales Academy. I am passionate about my role at Flex seeking out new clients and sharing more about the fantastic services we offer.

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Ashy Venkatrajulu
Success Manager (in-house)

Hi, I'm Ashy and I joined Flex as Success Manager in July 2023. Prior to Flex, I completed my LLB and LPC and worked as paralegal through Flex. Now I spend my days creating and filling client requests for lawyers and paralegals and manage the success of projects, and outside of work I like to run and read while working my way around every amazing restaurant in London!

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Daniel Vitte
Success Associate (In-house)

My name is Daniel and I joined Flex in August 2023 as a Client Services Associate. I completed a psychology degree before undertaking the GDL and LPC MSc at the University of Law. I value meaningful connections and aspire to become a qualified solicitor.