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In-House Counsel

The requirements of in-house practice are demanding and varied, and meeting (or even simply managing) the expectations of the internal client can call for a combination of forward planning, resourcefulness and diplomacy. Our highly experienced team of commercial solicitors work closely with in-house legal teams to help in meeting these requirements, by providing flexible external legal support to act as an extension of your in-house team.

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Our In House Counsel Experience

Our lawyers have first-hand experience undertaking in-house roles, through secondments and in former permanent roles outside private practice and working closely with in-house teams to provide specialist advice and assistance.

We have been involved in:

  • internal reporting and governance;

  • precedent development;

  • process engineering;

  • internal stakeholder engagement;

  • contract negotiations;

  • training;

  • data mapping, audits, breach response and policy drafting; and

  • other aspects of the job which are characteristic of in-house legal work.

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How We Can Help You

Comprehensive Legal Support 

Our commercial solicitors are supported by Opal Legal’s extensive expertise in other areas of law, such as employment, commercial property, and corporate law. This integrated approach ensures that you have access to all your legal needs in one place, making us a one-stop solution for comprehensive legal support. 

Supporting junior team members

We support the ongoing development and training of our lawyers and can coordinate our training and current awareness activities with the in-house legal teams we support. Our collaborative approach can help your in-house team provide junior teams with access to a potentially more extensive range of training opportunities and a wider network of collegiate support for all involved. 

Flexible Retainers

We have developed a retainer model designed to provide access to flexible external legal resources for in-house legal teams. This offers the simplicity of access to a single discounted blended hourly rate and a reserved monthly bank of hours in return for the client’s commitment to take a specified number of hours per month over a fixed minimum period.  To provide flexibility, we allow for a limited ‘roll-over’ of time unused in one month into the next, as well as the ability for you to flex the recurring monthly hours commitment from time to time and, of course, to bring arrangements to an end if your requirements change.

Why Work with Us?

  • We provide a partner-led service to ensure you receive the best commercial legal advice and support.

  • We have a large and proactive commercial team which can meet your deadlines.

  • You will receive city-quality commercial legal advice and commercial services at regional prices.

  • We have been ranked as a Top Tier law firm by the Legal 500 for the last seven years and recognised as a Top 200 Law Firm in 2022.

  • Our commercial solicitors are easy to deal with and understand that a common-sense approach is often required.

  • We give our clients an estimate of the costs involved in undertaking any work at the outset and provide cost updates regularly.

  • We understand that each matter is unique to your circumstances and that you need support from a commercial lawyer experienced in dealing with various clients and types of work.

  • We are a full-service law firm operating from a one-site office, which means our teams communicate effectively and efficiently. 

  • Our commercial team use the latest technology to ensure that we are working as efficiently as possible, and that geographical distance does not prevent us from providing excellent legal advice and client service.

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Testimonials

"Opal Legal Services has been a lifesaver for me. Their team of experts helped me navigate through a complex legal issue with ease. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance. Thank you, Opal Legal Services!" 

John Smith

Our Costs

We will provide you with a flexible menu of fee options rooted in our promise of complete transparency over our charges. We assess the value of each project, task, or advice based on its commercial value to you and then provide you with fee options scoped against the type of service and advice you require.

Fee options can include, where appropriate, fixed fees, a retainer, hourly or day rates, or a blend of such options.

We provide you with regular cost updates and will not incur any additional charges without your agreement.

To find out more about the services we can provide, including our retainer service, please give us a call.

Contact Opal Legal Solicitors

If you have any more questions or would like more information, you can contact our Family Law                                                                                              Solicitors on:

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