Ultimate career guide for interim Lawyers

Autor Penny Parker
Dezember 16, 2024

Introduction

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The UK interim legal market has undergone remarkable growth and transformation in recent years. With an expanding talent pool and an increasingly high calibre of legal professionals, the opportunities available and the expectations of clients have also risen. Lawyers seeking to work on a contract or consultancy basis now need to be well-prepared to meet these evolving demands in this dynamic and competitive market.

Historically, the interim market was often seen as a fallback option for those pursuing permanent roles. However, this perception has changed significantly. Many lawyers are now embracing the interim sector as a deliberate career choice, leveraging it as a platform for professional growth and development. At the same time, clients are turning to interim solutions for a variety of reasons—whether it’s addressing short-term capacity gaps, covering parental leave, or executing key projects. These shifts have created a thriving and ever-evolving interim market.

At Taylor Root, we bring over 35 years of experience in placing interim lawyers across both in-house and private practice roles. Drawing on our expertise, we’ve developed this comprehensive guide to support you in navigating the interim legal market. Whether you’re new to interim work or an experienced contract lawyer, we hope the insights and advice in this guide prove invaluable as you shape your interim career journey.

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