Flexible Legal Talent + Specialized Expertise
When the level of work is advanced but the ability to add an attorney to your team is limited, Legalpeople delivers seasoned interim contract attorneys with a wide range of highly specialized skills.
Our Interim Counsel+ solution offers specialized interim attorneys, or legal secondees, who can strike the perfect balance. You get fast, dedicated, and on-demand legal talent that aligns with your practice area needs and organizational culture.
Find out why Fortune 500s and Am Law 200s trust us as their alternative legal service provider (ALSP).
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Our temporary lawyer staffing team will work closely with you to fully understand the qualifications, skill sets, and credentials that you are looking for. Our goal with every secondment is to provide you with cost-efficient, expert legal talent, precisely fit to your needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Interim Counsel+
What is Interim Counsel+ and how does it differ from traditional legal staffing?
Interim Counsel+ is Legalpeople’s premium flexible legal talent solution designed to support corporate legal departments. Unlike traditional temporary lawyer staffing services, we provide highly qualified attorneys who can seamlessly integrate into your team as secondees or interim contract attorneys. Our on-demand legal talent model allows you to scale your legal department up or down based on your exact needs, whether for specific projects, leaves of absence, or seasonal demands.
How does Legalpeople select flexible legal talent for Interim Counsel+?
We maintain rigorous standards for our flexible legal talent pool. Each attorney in our Interim Counsel+ program has significant in-house or law firm experience and undergoes thorough vetting of their credentials, experience, and references. We specifically seek counsel who have demonstrated success in corporate legal environments and understand the unique demands of working as a secondee or interim contract attorney.
What types of assignments can Interim Counsel+ support?
Our on-demand legal talent can support virtually any corporate legal need, including:
- M&A due diligence and integration
- Commercial contract review and negotiation
- Privacy and compliance initiatives
- Employment law matters
- Intellectual property portfolio management
- Corporate governance
- Litigation management Whether you need a secondee for a long-term project or flexible support for a specific initiative, we can provide the right legal talent.
How quickly can Legalpeople provide an Interim Counsel+ attorney?
As an alternative legal service provider (ALSP) focused on speed and efficiency, we can typically present qualified candidates at an accelerated pace. Our extensive network of flexible legal talent allows us to quickly identify attorneys with the specific expertise you need, whether for immediate start or planned future needs.
What is the typical length of an Interim Counsel+ legal secondments?
Our flexible staffing model accommodates assignments ranging from a few weeks to several months or longer. Many clients start with a shorter-term need and extend their secondee’s engagement as they experience the value of our on-demand legal talent solution. We work with you to structure the arrangement that best serves your department’s needs.
How do you ensure quality and consistency with flexible legal talent from Interim Counsel+?
Beyond our thorough vetting process, we provide ongoing support to both our clients and our flexible legal talent throughout each engagement. Your dedicated Legalpeople team regularly checks in to ensure the secondment is meeting expectations and can quickly address any concerns. Our interim contract attorneys also have access to our professional development resources and network of peers.
What are the cost advantages of using Interim Counsel+?
Our flexible legal talent solution typically provides significant cost savings compared to traditional law firm services or permanent hires. With Interim Counsel+, you pay only for the time you need, without the overhead costs associated with full-time employees. This on-demand model allows you to efficiently manage your legal budget while maintaining high-quality legal support.
How does onboarding work for Interim Counsel+ legal secondments?
We streamline the onboarding process for our secondees to ensure they can quickly integrate into your team. Before their start date, we handle all administrative details including conflicts checks, confidentiality agreements, and any required background screening. Our interim contract attorneys are experienced in quickly adapting to new corporate environments and can typically begin contributing meaningfully within days.
Can we convert flexible legal talent to a permanent position?
Yes, many clients choose to convert their secondees to permanent positions after experiencing their capabilities firsthand. Our flexible approach means there are no restrictions on hiring our on-demand legal talent for permanent roles. If you decide to convert a secondee to a full-time position, we work with you to ensure a smooth transition.