Considering working as a consultant or freelance lawyer? Understanding this flexible approach

In this podcast, Husnara Begum and Paul Bennett discuss a flexible approach to working in these uncertain times.

The podcast covers:

• understanding the different options to this flexible way of working
• setting up your own firm as a sole practitioner and virtual law firms
• pros and cons of each option
• practical points to consider before going freelance: what is the appropriate level of PQE to do this at?
• risk versus reward
• legal and regulatory issues such as professional indemnity insurance (PII) and practising certificates

Speakers

Husnara Begum, Husnara Begum Consultancy Ltd

Husnara is a recruiter, career coach and an outplacement specialist, and uses this expertise to discuss flexible working.

Paul Bennett, Bennett Briegal LLP

Paul is a solicitor, mediator and arbitrator, with experience in talking about careers and flexible working.