The work you love.

In a way that works for you.

Interim Placements

At Obelisk Support, we believe your career should be as flexible and dynamic as you are. That’s why we connect you with interim opportunities that fit around your lifestyle while giving you the chance to work with a wide range of clients.

Whether you’re looking to broaden your experience across different sectors, build a portfolio career, or simply enjoy the variety that comes from short-term placements, we’ll help you make the most of your skills while keeping control over how and when you work.

How it works

APPLY

Tell us about who you are and the kind of work you want to be doing.

ONBOARD

Once we’ve completed your interview and confirmed you’re a fit for Obelisk Support, you’ll be invited to join our community and build your profile.

MATCH

Our matching platform connects you with the right opportunities for your skillset.

WORK

We'll manage your engagements from start to finish, freeing you to focus on your expertise and career development.

Types of roles

Flexible legal work

Work that fits around your lifestyle and personal commitments.

Interim Placements

Short term assignments-full or part-time-for a set duration, letting you decide when to take on work.

Return to legal work

Flexible roles for those readjusting to law after a career break.

Paralegals

Flexible roles for career paralegals and aspiring solicitors.

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Who we work with.

We partner with the UK’s largest law firms, FTSE 100 companies and legal teams in dynamic, growing businesses to help them to deliver better results, be more proactive and increase team effectiveness.

Since 2010, we have matched more than 2,000 consultants covering all practice areas and specialist skills. Our team works across multiple industries, from financial services, banking and retail to e-commerce, telecoms, and media.

Obelisk Connect consultant networking social

Informal networking & industry insights for our legal consultant & paralegal community

Join our regular networking socials. This is an opportunity to meet with your peers and catch up with some of the Obelisk HQ team over informal drinks and canapés, find out about new opportunities and gain insights into market trends in legal consulting.

Find out more

Meet some of our consultants

Case study: British Business Bank

The British Business Bank is a business development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses. At the start of the pandemic, the Bank was tasked by the Treasury to support businesses by rolling out new loan programmes as quickly and efficiently as possible. In need of extra resources, Obelisk provided a finance lawyer with lending experience to be an extra pair of hands at a time of national emergency.

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Interim Placements FAQs

How can I start working as an interim lawyer with Obelisk?

If you trained with a City law firm or similar, have experience of working in-house and are looking to work in commercial, corporate, construction, employment, banking/financial services/finance or IP/data privacy law, then we can help you get started – get in touch today.

Do interim lawyers work remotely?

Working remotely as a lawyer is becoming increasingly popular. There are several reasons for this, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing availability of technology that makes it possible for lawyers to work remotely. More clients and law firms recognise the benefits of lawyers that work remotely including cost savings on office space. Working remotely can also look different for different lawyers. Some of our legal consultants work entirely from home, while others work from a co-working space of their choice or another location outside of a traditional office. Some lawyers work full-time remotely, while others work part-time or on a project basis.

Do I need professional indemnity insurance when working as an interim lawyer?

Yes — if you’re providing legal advice or acting as a consultant lawyer to in-house clients, PI insurance is generally required. It protects both you and your client while ensuring you meet regulatory requirements. For non-advisory work, such as research or content writing, PI insurance may not be necessary. As an Obelisk consultant, if you do not have a policy of your own, your work with Obelisk will be covered under our PI insurance. For more information see our help doc.

Do you have remote work for lawyers?

Yes! Many of our assignments have at least a part-time element of remote work with some clients only requiring presence in their offices once per week/ month, on a case-by-case basis. But a hybrid work environment is more common now.

I am looking for lawyer jobs in or around London

We have plenty of legal work of all flavours and are able to match legal consultants working across the United Kingdom - with many of our roles in London. Please do get in touch, upload your later CV and we can chat through your options and the opportunities.

How does working full-time as a legal consultant work in practice?

Working full-time as a legal consultant you can take a break between assignments for as long as you wish to pursue other professional and personal ambitions. Full-time roles are 5 days a week for set periods of time, with options to work remotely, in the office or in a hybrid working arrangement which is becoming more common. Work can vary from secondment cover for parental, holiday or sick cover to supporting on a major transaction or working on a special project.

More FAQs

What type of organisations and law firms offer full-time flexible legal work?

Through established partnerships with blue-chip companies, growing businesses and large law firms, we can deploy you on interesting projects that make the most of your skills and experience. We offer outstanding access to projects with dynamic legal teams, both in-house at large global corporations and growing businesses, and in private practice with large City firms.

How does insurance work?

Obelisk believes that the alternative legal services that we provide should offer the same peace of mind as a law firm, and so we hold comprehensive solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance to protect our clients. All of our legal professionals who do not hold their own policies are covered by this insurance. Full details of our insurance can be provided upon request.

Most of our clients are companies with in-house legal teams and large law firms based across the UK. As a result, we are actively looking for experienced lawyers in the following practice areas:

Most of our clients are companies with in-house legal teams and large law firms based across the UK. As a result, we are actively looking for experienced lawyers in the following practice areas: Capital Markets; Commercial (General); Commercial Contracts; Competition; Construction; Data Protection & Compliance; Data Privacy Policy; IP/IT; Employment; Capital Markets; Debt Finance; Financial Services; Investment Funds

The work you love.

Interim Placements

How it works

APPLY

ONBOARD

MATCH

WORK

Types of roles

Who we work with.

Informal networking & industry insights for our legal consultant & paralegal community

Meet some of our consultants

Case study: British Business Bank

Interim Placements FAQs

How can I start working as an interim lawyer with Obelisk?

Do interim lawyers work remotely?

Do I need professional indemnity insurance when working as an interim lawyer?

Do you have remote work for lawyers?

I am looking for lawyer jobs in or around London

How does working full-time as a legal consultant work in practice?

What type of organisations and law firms offer full-time flexible legal work?

How does insurance work?

Most of our clients are companies with in-house legal teams and large law firms based across the UK. As a result, we are actively looking for experienced lawyers in the following practice areas:

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