{"id":108043,"date":"2023-08-04T16:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T16:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?p=108043"},"modified":"2025-08-05T09:35:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T09:35:17","slug":"how-to-build-a-flexible-legal-function","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/market-insight\/interim\/how-to-build-a-flexible-legal-function\/","title":{"rendered":"How to build a flexible legal function without compromising on quality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide post-content-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1305\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/07\/meeting.png\" alt=\"People in a meeting\" class=\"wp-image-2676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/07\/meeting.png 1305w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/07\/meeting-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/07\/meeting-1024x669.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/07\/meeting-768x501.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1305px) 100vw, 1305px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/our-specialisms\/in-house-legal\/\">In-house legal teams<\/a> are under more pressure than ever to be agile, cost-conscious and commercially focused. But how can you meet these demands without compromising on quality or burning out your team? One answer lies in rethinking your resourcing model\u2014and building a legal function that flexes in response to changing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/our-specialisms\/interim-and-consultancy\/\">Hiring interim Lawyers<\/a> is key to the solution. At Taylor Root, we\u2019ve helped employers across a range of sectors to build flexible legal functions using high-quality interim professionals. Whether it\u2019s a gap in headcount, a complex project, or an unexpected spike in demand, interim support can help legal teams stay sharp and sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-flexibility-matters-now\">Why flexibility matters now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Legal risk is growing, regulation is evolving, and businesses are becoming more global and fast-paced. In this context, the traditional model of a static, permanent-only legal team is increasingly out of step with operational realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our work, we see legal leaders seeking ways to respond more quickly to change\u2014without sacrificing quality or overextending their teams. Interim Lawyers allow legal functions to scale up and down based on demand, absorb pressure during peak periods, and deliver specialist expertise exactly when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-a-flexible-legal-function-look-like\">What does a flexible legal function look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A flexible legal team is built on a blend of permanent staff, strategic interim hires, and carefully selected external advisers. It\u2019s a model that gives legal leaders the freedom to resource work in the most efficient, effective way\u2014whether that\u2019s supporting business-as-usual operations, delivering complex transactions, or leading transformation projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We often see clients using interim Lawyers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cover roles during parental leave, resignations or secondments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage discrete projects or regulatory changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test new team structures or reporting lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support business growth without committing to permanent headcount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quality-should-never-be-the-trade-off\">Quality should never be the trade-off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/market-insight\/interim\/what-in-house-legal-teams-get-wrong-about-interim-hiring\/\">organisations hesitate to use interim legal support<\/a> because they fear a drop in quality. But that fear is misplaced. Many interim Lawyers are former GCs or Heads of Legal. Others have years of sector-specific experience and thrive on variety and challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is to work with a recruitment partner who understands your needs, your culture, and your business goals. In doing so, they can carefully you with interim professionals who not only meet technical criteria but who also bring commercial pragmatism and strong communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-commercial-benefits-of-interim-hiring\">The commercial benefits of interim hiring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to flexibility and speed, interim hiring often delivers commercial benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Faster onboarding<\/strong>: Interim Lawyers are used to stepping in at pace. Most are fully operational within days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced reliance on external counsel<\/strong>: Bringing specialist knowledge in-house, on a short-term basis, can cut legal spend and improve collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Less disruption to the team<\/strong>: With the right interim cover, permanent team members can stay focused on core priorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better decision-making<\/strong>: Interim professionals can offer fresh perspectives and identify areas for improvement or risk mitigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-making-interim-work-for-you\">Making interim work for you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the most value from interim support, it\u2019s important to scope the role clearly. Define the outcomes you need\u2014not just the tasks to be completed. Think about the level of stakeholder interaction, the systems and processes they\u2019ll be using, and the level of autonomy required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many employers build interim resourcing into their annual planning cycle. This proactive approach ensures they\u2019re ready to respond to change\u2014without the delays and disruption that often accompany reactive hiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-world-impact\">Real-world impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our clients, a global FMCG company, needed legal support for a large-scale technology rollout. Rather than hiring permanently, they brought in a senior interim commercial counsel for six months. The result? The project launched on time, internal teams felt supported, and the legal function avoided burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another client in the fintech space used interim support to cover a parental leave. The interim lawyer brought prior sector experience and, during their nine-month assignment, helped streamline template agreements and improve contract turnaround times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-future-proofing-your-legal-function\">Future-proofing your legal function<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexibility is no longer a nice-to-have\u2014it\u2019s a business imperative. Legal teams that can adapt quickly to shifting priorities, new risks and resourcing pressures will be better equipped to support growth and protect value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By incorporating interim professionals into your legal team strategy, you\u2019re not just plugging gaps. You\u2019re building a more resilient, responsive and sustainable legal function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in exploring how interim support can help your team, get in touch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-author\" id=\"block_7d829e6c038aceecd13f2a6518bc398d\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Author<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--people\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--person post-554 hd_person type-hd_person status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry hd_person_role_type-interim hd_person_sector-banking-and-financial-services hd_person_seniority-director-group-manager hd_person_specialism-in-house hd_person_location-london hd_person_location-uk\" id=\"block_7d829e6c038aceecd13f2a6518bc398d-person-554\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card--person__inner\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/consultants\/emma-coulter\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/Emma-Coulter-300x300.jpg\" class=\"card__image test\" alt=\"Headshot of Emma Coulter\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 781px) 50vw, (max-width: 1023px) 40vw, (max-width: 1200px) 25vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/Emma-Coulter-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/Emma-Coulter-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/Emma-Coulter-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/01\/Emma-Coulter.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__titles\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/consultants\/emma-coulter\/\">Emma Coulter<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/consultants\/emma-coulter\/\">Director | In-house Legal<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__location\">London, UK<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__email\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--email\" href=\"mailto:emmacoulter@taylorroot.com\">emmacoulter@taylorroot.com<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__tel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--tel\" href=\"tel:+442073322157\">+44 20 7332 2157<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emma-coulter-91037b7\/\">Connect<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-jobs is-style-reduced is-template- alignwide\" id=\"block_328fa566269ac27b3bb33fa805bfeae1\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Jobs<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--jobs\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--job post-119436 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_328fa566269ac27b3bb33fa805bfeae1-job-119436\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/real-estate-finance-solicitor-119436\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Law firm<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Fixed term contract<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Real Estate Finance Solicitor<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Real Estate Finance Solicitor 6\u2011Month Contract (Possible Extension) Top 20 City Law Firm | London Our client, a Top 20 City law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Finance Solicitor to join its highly regarded Real Estate Finance team on a 6\u2011month interim contract, with potential for extension. 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[&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">8 uur geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-posts is-template-grid alignwide\" id=\"block_2159c3369b0cf121522df76020aa8533\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Featured Content<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow eyebrow-group__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hd-block-posts__button button wp-block-button__link eyebrow-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/resources\/\">See all news<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--posts\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--post post-117244 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-in-house category-interim tag-new_in-house-interim\" id=\"block_2159c3369b0cf121522df76020aa8533-job-117244\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/market-insight\/in-house\/uk-interim-in-house-lawyers-day-rates\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1824278496-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Happy entrepreneurs shaking hands after meeting in a hallway among people in blurred motion.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1824278496-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1824278496-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-1824278496-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">What UK interim in-house lawyers look for in day rates: expectations vs reality<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">maart 5, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">The interim legal market has evolved and grown significantly in the UK over the past 10 years, driven by shifting economic conditions, corporate transformation, digital and automation initiatives, headcount freezes and sustained demand for specialist in-house legal skills. Against this backdrop, one question consistently sits at the centre of conversations with interim in\u2011house lawyers when [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-116831 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-interim category-law-firms tag-new_law-firms-interim\" id=\"block_2159c3369b0cf121522df76020aa8533-job-116831\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/career-advice\/senior-lawyers-can-regain-momentum-after-career-break\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/iStock-899355350-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Middle aged woman looking out of the window in the boardroom\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/iStock-899355350-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/iStock-899355350-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/iStock-899355350-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/iStock-899355350-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Five ways senior lawyers can regain momentum after a career break or redundancy<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">februari 25, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Career breaks and periods of transition are increasingly common among senior lawyers &#8211; whether it is as a result of redundancy, parental leave, health reasons, or simply the need to reset after years of high-intensity practice. Yet for many, returning to the market can feel daunting. Questions about relevance, market expectations, and shifting firm priorities [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-113757 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-interim tag-new_in-house-interim\" id=\"block_2159c3369b0cf121522df76020aa8533-job-113757\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/market-insight\/interim\/roadblocks-interim-legal-recruitment-directly\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-1529995273-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Group of happy entrepreneurs working on a meeting in the office.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-1529995273-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-1529995273-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-1529995273-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Five roadblocks to recruiting interim legal expertise directly<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">december 18, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Interim legal professionals play a critical role in maintaining business continuity during periods of transition, transformation, or increased workload. For General Counsels and Talent Partners, securing the right interim talent quickly can make the difference between seamless operations and significant disruption. However, when organisations opt for direct recruitment rather than partnering with a specialist, they [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In-house legal teams are under more pressure than ever to be agile, cost-conscious and commercially focused. But how can you meet these demands without compromising on quality or burning out your team? One answer lies in rethinking your resourcing model\u2014and building a legal function that flexes in response to changing needs. 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