900-1500 GBP for legal leadership.

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Interim CLO Legal Jobs UK

Interim legal leadership

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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£800-1500

Day Rate

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1-3

Days/Week

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50-70%

Cost Savings

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500+

UK Placements

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods

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Interim CLO Legal Roles

Quick Definition

Interim CLOs provide full-time legal leadership. Typical engagements run 6-12 months with day rates from 900-1500 GBP.

Typical Requirements

Area	Requirement
Qualification	UK qualified solicitor
Experience	15+ years in-house
Track Record	Commercial, M&A

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

Interim Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Jobs UK

Interim Chief Legal Officers provide senior legal leadership during transitions, major transactions, and regulatory challenges. Essential for companies needing experienced legal counsel without permanent commitment.

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Interim CLO [Day Rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates")

Sector	Day Rate	Typical
Financial Services	£1,100-£1,500/day	£1,300
Enterprise	£1,000-£1,400/day	£1,200
Tech/Scale-Up	£900-£1,200/day	£1,050

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Key Focus Areas

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M&A and Transactions: Lead legal workstreams for acquisitions and disposals

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Regulatory Compliance: Navigate FCA↗, CMA, and sector-specific regulations

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Corporate Governance: Board governance, company secretary, and fiduciary duties

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Litigation Management: Oversee disputes, investigations, and enforcement actions

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Commercial Contracts: Enterprise deal negotiation and contract frameworks

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

Rate Range

Average

Source: UK Market Data 2025

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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

Aspect	Fractional	Interim	Full-Time
Time Commitment	1-3 days/week	4-5 days/week	5 days/week
Duration	Ongoing/flexible	3-12 months	Permanent
Annual Cost	£50-150k	£150-300k	£200-400k+
Best For	SMEs, startups, scale-ups	Crisis, transitions	Large enterprises
Flexibility	★★★ High	★★☆ Medium	★☆☆ Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

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Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£5,000

Monthly

£21,650

Annual

£240,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.

BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.

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