Work with premium clients. On your terms.
Lexternal connects experienced lawyers with growing companies who need senior in-house legal expertise on a fractional basis. If you want to do meaningful work without the politics of a law firm or the inflexibility of a full-time role — this is for you.
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Premium clients
Work with funded startups, scale-ups, and growth-stage businesses who value senior legal expertise. We vet every client — you get meaningful, strategic work.
Flexible engagements
Choose your days, your clients, and your schedule. Whether you want 2 days a week or a portfolio of clients, we build the model around your life.
Better work-life balance
Leave the 2am emails and 60-hour weeks behind. Fractional work gives you the intellectual challenge of complex legal work with boundaries you control.
How we work with our network lawyers
Apply and interview
Submit your application below. We review your background and arrange a short conversation to understand your expertise and availability.
Profile and matching
We build your profile and match you to relevant client mandates — based on your practice areas, sectors, and language skills.
Client introduction
We introduce you to the client with context on their business and legal needs. You meet them, and both sides confirm the fit.
Engagement and support
You take on the engagement with Lexternal handling commercial terms, invoicing, and ongoing client relationship management.
You might be a great fit if...
- You have 5+ years of post-qualification experience (in-house or private practice)
- You have expertise in one or more of: commercial, employment, corporate, GDPR/data
- You speak English and/or French at a professional level
- You have experience advising startups, scale-ups, or SMEs
- You want to move away from traditional law firm structures
- You have UK or French law qualification (or both)
Practice areas in high demand
Join the Lexternal network
Tell us about yourself. We review every application and respond within 5 business days.