“I loved being a lawyer and I love the legal industry. I want to see our industry become more inclusive and more agile so we can make smarter life/work choices.”
Mary Bonsor, Founder
About Flex
Meet the Flex Legal team
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Marieanna Ali
Account Management Associate
I joined Flex Legal in 2024, as an Account Management Associate within the Commercial Development Scheme to gain some commercial experience. I previously completed my law degree and currently studying for my SQE 1. In my spare time I enjoy reading, and spending time with my family.
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Louise Anderson
Head of the Northern Hub
I joined Flex Legal in March 2020, and work closely with our clients and partners across Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds to grow our presence in the North. In my free time I'm a fan of espresso martinis, cycling, and learning to play piano!
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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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Tabitha Bryce
Team Assistant
Hi, I’m Tabitha and I joined Flex in 2023 as the Junior Assistant. In my undergrad I graduated with a first in Political Science at RAIUL. I then went on to complete my LLM in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. In my spare time I love extreme sports, circus training and exploring.
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Emma Cavendish
Commercial Lead
I joined Flex in May 2023 as Commercial Lead, having spent 20 years in the legal industry. I love being part of an organisation making the legal world a better place! Away from work, I spend most of my time entertaining 2 small daughters, singing, and learning to throw Bollywood dance shapes!
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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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Nishat Choudhury
Senior Client Services Associate
Hi, I’m Nishat and I am a Client Services Associate at Flex within the Lawyers Team. I completed a Law with Philosophy degree in 2020 and previously worked as a paralegal through Flex. I hope to gain more commercial and legal experience whilst working here and I am looking to secure a training contract.
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Harry Corper
Client Services Manager
I joined Flex Legal as a Client Services 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
Flex Trainee Success Manager
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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Dan Drummond
Client Services Manager
I joined Flex Legal as a Client Services 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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Reenie Fordjour
Senior Client Services Associate
Hi, I’m Reenie and I work as a Client Services Associate at Flex within the Paralegal Team. I completed a History and English degree. Having graduated in 2022, I joined Flex to broaden my legal and commercial experience. In my spare time, I enjoy playing netball and reading up on British history.
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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
Junior Client Services Manager
I’m Lizzie, I graduated the University of Cumbria in 2021 with my LLB, and I am currently in Manchester studying my LLM and Bar Course. I enjoy drinking whisky, walking up hills, and cooking good food.
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Sophie Gould
Head of Learning and Development
I'm the Head of Learning and Development 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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Ben Harris
Senior Client Services Manager
I joined Flex Legal as a Client Services Manager in January 2020, having previously qualified as a lawyer. I use my experience to understand our clients' needs and ensure our lawyers are a great match.
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Cheyanne Hanson
Client Services Manager
I'm Chey and I have been a Client Services Manager at Flex since July 2023. I previously worked in legal recruitment, helping exceptional people from under-represented backgrounds secure opportunities at elite law firms. Outside of work I like to go on sunny holidays and over indulge in spa treatments.
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Chris Jeffery
Head of Growth
I'm Chris and I joined Flex as Head of Growth in 2024, following over 18 years in the LegalTech space with various roles at Practical Law Company and Thomson Reuters. I have a passion for understanding client challenges and working to identify solutions. I love spending time with my three children and watching most sports involving a ball.
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Onyi Kaine-Ejimogu
Client Services Associate
Hi, I'm Onyi and I joined Flex after graduating with a Law degree in 2023. As a Client Services 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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Nurun Khair
Client Services Associate
Hi, I’m Nurun and I am a Client Services Associate at Flex for the Paralegal team at Manchester. I'm loving my time at Flex as I get to meet a lot interesting paralegals and clients whilst gaining commercial skills. I'm currently learning Japanese and re-watching classic TV shows!
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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
Talent Manager
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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Hannah Miller
Client Services Associate
Hi I’m Hannah and I am a Client Services Associate in the Paralegal Team. I joined Flex as a Law graduate to gain some commercial and legal experience. In my spare time I enjoy going to gigs and doing crosswords.
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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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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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Zaia Ndokera
Head of Paralegals
I qualified as a lawyer in 2018 and joined Flex in September 2021. My experience helps me to quickly understand our clients’ and candidates’ needs to make sure things run as smoothly as possible.
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Muibudeen Obot
Client Services Associate
Hi, I’m Muibudeen and I am a Client Services 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
Executive Assistant
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 Associate
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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Jamie Short
Sales Manager
My name is Jamie and I joined Flex in September 2023 as a Sales manager. Previously I spent 5 years building out a sales team in the legal tech industry. In my spare time, I like to cycle and pretend I am a Michelin star chef.
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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
Sales Development Representative
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
Junior Client Services Manager
I joined Flex Legal in 2019 as a Paralegal before becoming an Account Management Associate at Flex HQ. I now work as a Junior Client Services Manager in the Paralegals South team. I love supporting candidates and aspiring lawyers like myself succeed in placements with our amazing clients!
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Daniel Vitte
Client Services Associate
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.
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