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We are an alternative legal services provider, helping clients and candidates with their needs. The principle is simple - we connect people - but we're sure you'll have questions and we want to help you understand exactly how we do it and why we're different.

What is an alternative legal services provider (ALSP)?

An Alternative Legal Service Provider (ALSP) is a company that offers legal services outside the traditional law firm model. ALSPs, like Flex Legal, provide flexible, on-demand legal professionals such as paralegals, interim lawyers, and trainees, helping organisations scale quickly and cost-effectively.

How does Flex Legal work?

Flex Legal connects law firms and in-house legal teams with vetted legal professionals through a technology platform. Clients receive a shortlist of candidates - often within 24 hours - and can manage contracts, timesheets, and payments all in one place.

What types of legal professionals can I hire through Flex Legal?

Flex Legal provides access to a wide pool of UK-based legal professionals, including:

  • Paralegals
  • Trainees and future solicitors
  • Interim lawyers
  • Company secretaries

How quickly can I get legal resourcing support?

Most clients receive a curated shortlist of vetted candidates within 24 hours. This makes Flex Legal one of the fastest ways to add paralegals, interim lawyers or trainees to your team.

How are Flex Legal candidates vetted?

Every candidate goes through a rigorous vetting process including qualification checks, interviews, reference verification, and (for lawyers) SRA record reviews. This ensures you only meet candidates who are ready to deliver.

Is Flex Legal cost-effective compared to law firms?

Yes. By using on-demand paralegals or interim lawyers, clients reduce reliance on external counsel and save significantly on legal spend - without sacrificing quality or speed.

Does Flex Legal support diversity and inclusion in the legal profession?

At Flex Legal, we’re passionate about making the legal industry more diverse and inclusive. Our Flex Trainee programme helps aspiring solicitors from under-represented, lower socioeconomic backgrounds qualify through funded SQE training and in-house experience. Our platform attracts a broad mix of talent - majority female, ethnically diverse, and largely state-educated - and for every lawyer placed £100 is donated to our Social Mobility Fund.

Who uses Flex Legal?

Flex Legal works with:

  • Corporate in-house teams (FTSE 250, scale-ups, SMEs)
  • Law firms (Magic Circle, Silver Circle, regional firms)
  • Public sector and charities needing agile, flexible legal resourcing

Where does Flex Legal operate?

Flex Legal is based in the UK, with offices in London and Manchester, and provides legal professionals to clients nationwide.

Why choose Flex Legal over other ALSPs?

Unlike open marketplaces, Flex Legal offers speed, trust, and purpose:

  • Shortlists in 24 hours
  • Rigorous candidate vetting
  • Social mobility impact through the Flex Trainee programme

Is Flex Legal regulated in the UK?

Flex Legal itself is not a law firm, so it does not provide regulated legal advice. Instead, it acts as an Alternative Legal Service Provider (ALSP), connecting clients with vetted legal professionals who are individually regulated where required (e.g., solicitors regulated by the SRA).

What is the difference between Flex Legal and a recruitment agency?

Unlike a traditional recruitment agency, Flex Legal is a technology-enabled legal resourcing platform. We provide shortlists in under 24 hours, manage contracts and timesheets online, and ensure every candidate is rigorously vetted before introduction. Recruitment agencies focus on permanent hires, whereas Flex Legal provides on-demand, flexible staffing.

Can I use Flex Legal while preparing for the SQE?

Yes. Many of our trainees and paralegals use Flex Legal placements to gain Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). This makes Flex Legal a practical pathway for aspiring solicitors to combine paid legal work with career progression.

How does Flex Legal support social mobility in law?

Through our Flex Trainee programme, we fund and place aspiring solicitors from under-represented backgrounds into leading organisations. Every lawyer placement contributes £100 to this initiative, making Flex Legal a partner for clients that want to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the legal profession.

What areas of law do Flex Legal professionals cover?

Our pool of legal professionals supports a broad range of practice areas, including:

  • Corporate and commercial law
  • Litigation and dispute resolution
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data protection and privacy
  • Employment law
  • Company secretarial support

Does Flex Legal replace law firms?

No. Flex Legal is designed to complement, not replace, law firms. We provide interim legal support and help reduce external counsel costs, but we do not advise on complex matters requiring specialist law firm expertise.

How does pricing work at Flex Legal?

Pricing is transparent and flexible. You only pay for the hours your Flex professional works, with rates varying by role (paralegal, trainee, lawyer, company secretary). This model offers significant savings vs. law firm fees while maintaining quality.

Can Flex Legal provide remote or hybrid legal professionals?

Yes. Flex Legal supports remote, hybrid, and on-site placements across the UK, depending on your team’s needs. Many clients prefer hybrid setups for flexibility, while others opt for fully remote support for nationwide coverage.

How is Flex Legal different from other ALSPs?

Flex Legal is unique in offering:

  • Speed: Shortlists in 24 hours.
  • Quality: Rigorous vetting, not just a marketplace.
  • Purpose: Social mobility impact through Flex Trainee.

This combination of tech, trust, and impact sets us apart from other UK ALSPs.

Can small businesses or start-ups use Flex Legal?

Absolutely. Flex Legal isn’t just for large corporates and law firms. Many SMEs and start-ups use our on-demand legal professionals for cost-effective support in areas like contracts, compliance, and company secretarial work.