Fractional Legal Jobs UK
The UK legal services market is embracing flexible delivery, with fractional legal professionals offering in-house counsel expertise at £700-£1,200/day. From commercial contracts to employment law, fractional lawyers provide senior legal support without law firm fees or permanent headcount.
The model is growing 150%+ annually as companies seek alternatives to expensive external counsel.
Fractional Legal [Day Rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates") UK
| Specialisation | Day Rate Range | Typical Rate |
|---|---|---|
| General Counsel | £1,000 - £1,500/day | £1,250 |
| Commercial Lawyer | £800 - £1,200/day | £1,000 |
| Employment Lawyer | £750 - £1,100/day | £900 |
| IP/Tech Lawyer | £850 - £1,300/day | £1,050 |
| Regulatory Lawyer | £900 - £1,400/day | £1,150 |
Sources: The Law Society, SRA, Legal 500
Why Fractional Legal is Growing
Cost savings: 50-70% cheaper than Magic Circle hourly rates
In-house perspective: Business-focused advice, not billable-hour motivated
Flexibility: Scale legal support with deal flow and business needs
Speed: No panel appointments or conflicts checks
Legal Specialisations in Demand
Commercial Contracts: SaaS, licensing, procurement, partnerships
Employment Law: Scaling teams, redundancies, tribunal defence, policies
Corporate / M&A: Due diligence, share purchases, shareholder agreements
IP & Technology: Patents, trademarks, software licensing, data
Regulatory: FCA↗, ICO, sector-specific compliance
Related Pages
[Remote Fractional Jobs](/remote-fractional-jobs)
