The legal world of work and its services are changing. Companies are increasingly interested in flexible and specialized legal advisors in independent cooperation, while traditional law firm models are not attractive for every lawyer in the long term. For many experienced lawyers, this change offers the opportunity to use their expertise independently and at low risk.
But which paths are there and how can you best position yourself? There are alternatives:
Paxa offers a platform that meets both the requirements of modern companies and the needs of experienced legal advisors — a flexible model for lawyers who want to use their professional experience strategically and are looking for new opportunities to acquire or collaborate with clients.
Many companies, particularly startups and medium-sized companies, need high-quality legal advice — but not all need a full-time general counsel. This is where Fractional General Counsels (Fractional GCs) come in: Experienced lawyers who provide companies with flexible and project-based advice are increasingly in demand. This model enables lawyers to work independently without major financial risk.
An ever-growing number of lawyers are consciously choosing not to open their own law firm and instead take on flexible project-related mandates on a freelance basis. This enables a self-determined career with freedom of choice of topic, time, mandate structure and targeted specialization. Paxa provides access to suitable companies that are looking for exactly this expertise.
The demand from companies for experts in the areas of legal tech, contract automation and compliance is increasing. Particular focus is on lawyers who have in-depth knowledge in the area of commercial contracts: Expertise is required in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts in the customer sector, for services or supply contracts. These include complex framework agreements, terms and conditions, software license agreements or international sales partnerships.
Anyone who is an experienced legal advisor with an affinity for technology or specializes in data protection, ESG compliance or regulatory advisory can successfully position themselves here and provide targeted advice.
→ With Paxa, we offer a platform that actively supports this change and helps experienced lawyers use their consulting expertise sensibly and flexibly. For anyone who wants to take the step towards greater independence and at the same time establish stable mandate structures, now is the right time.