The home of flexible legal work
Obelisk exists because in our ideal world, lives don’t revolve around work. Work revolves around lives. In the legal world, that’s a strong position to take. It means we’re different. It means we’re sincere. It means we care.
It’s easy to say we are #HumanFirst. But the differentiating factor is that our entire business model has strong philosophical roots. We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t believe legal professionals have a specific need. A need which is fundamentally Human – to work without compromising on your life goals.
We’re passionate about creating flexible work opportunities – over 70% of our roles are truly flexible, allowing you to work part-time or flexi hours.
Whether you are looking to balance your professional and personal life, to develop a portfolio career or simply to travel or study, you can set your hours along with the independence to access a variety of stimulating projects that make the most of your skills and experience.
Why Obelisk?
Join a community that puts people at the heart of legal services
We believe nobody should have to choose between life and work
We don’t ask you to do your own business development, so you can focus on the work that you enjoy.
We provide career advice and networking opportunities to help you be your best









How it works. As simple as 1,2,3
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Apply
We want to get to know you; tell us what you’re looking for.
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Onboard
After we do our checks, get to know how we work.
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Match
We identify the right opportunities for your skillset.
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Work
We handle the admin so you can focus on the work.
Case study: Legal work for Kantar
Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. When the company underwent a major strategic restructuring, it needed experienced lawyers to support the company’s ongoing transformation, fill gaps while building a full team and tackle its busy pipeline of acquisitions and disposals. Obelisk sourced qualified lawyers, creating a dynamic, multi-talented team with expertise covering a wide range of sectors.

We do things differently
Championing making legal work more inclusive since 2010
Part-Time Legal Work FAQs
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Do you have remote work for lawyers?
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Why choose part-time legal work?
Choose how you wish to work
A fixed-team placement
From weeks to months, be an extra team member
Ad hoc project support
Work when you’re needed on one or more projects
Be part of a pool
Be part of a virtual team providing regular or ad hoc support
What our consultants say
“Obelisk has allowed me to take on new challenges and projects that I would have never thought of! I am given the freedom and independence that I am looking for as a consultant, but the Obelisk team is always here if I need any help or advice.”
“The flexibility in this role has been a very important aspect of the work for me personally, enabling me to create a good work-life balance”
Our thinking

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2to3days: The First 100 Days Project
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Your First 100 Days in a New Role: Tips for General Counsels
Guest post by Niamh O’Keeffe, Leadership advisor & author of ‘Your First 100 Days: how to make maximum impact in your new role’, second edition published by FT Pearson 2019, addressing how general counsels can thrive in their first 100 days. Niamh advises...