Consultant Solicitor Contract

In the legal industry, consultant solicitors are often engaged to provide expertise and support on a flexible basis. However, it’s crucial to have a well-structured contract in place to define the relationship, protect sensitive information, and comply with employment and tax laws, including the IR35 regulations. Our Consultant Solicitor Contract is specifically designed for law firms, ensuring that your consultancy agreements are legally sound, transparent, and compliant.

Our detailed contract template covers all essential terms and conditions for engaging consultant solicitors:

Scope of Services

Clearly define the services the consultant solicitor will provide, including any specific duties, responsibilities, and areas of expertise.

Fee Structure and Payment Terms

Set out the consultant’s fee structure, payment terms, and invoicing procedures, ensuring transparency and alignment with industry standards.

Working Arrangements

Detail the nature of the consultancy relationship, including working hours, location, and flexibility, ensuring clarity and compliance with IR35 regulations.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

Protect your firm’s confidential information and client data with robust confidentiality clauses, ensuring compliance with GDPR and professional standards.

Termination and Notice Periods

Outline the terms under which the consultancy agreement can be terminated, including notice periods, providing both parties with clear guidelines.

IR35 Compliance

Include provisions to ensure the contract aligns with IR35 regulations, protecting your firm from potential tax liabilities.

This contract is specifically designed for:

Law Firms: Ensure all consultancy agreements are clearly defined, legally compliant, and protect the interests of both your firm and the consultant solicitor.

Legal Service Providers: Establish professional and compliant consultancy relationships with external solicitors and legal experts.

HR and Practice Managers: Simplify the process of engaging consultant solicitors with a ready-to-use, legally sound contract template.

Legally Compliant

Drafted by expert solicitors, this contract ensures compliance with UK employment and tax laws, including IR35, reducing the risk of disputes and legal challenges.

Customisable

Easily tailor the contract to suit the specific nature of the consultancy arrangement, including fee structures, working arrangements, and confidentiality requirements.

Protects Your Firm

Clearly outlines the terms of engagement, protecting your firm from potential risks related to confidentiality, data protection, and misclassification under IR35.

Time-Saving and Professional

Save time with a professionally drafted template, ensuring all critical aspects of the consultancy relationship are covered.

1. Purchase: Buy the Consultant Solicitor Contract as a standalone product or get it as part of the comprehensive HR Pack.
2. Customise: Open the document in your preferred word processor and tailor the content to match your firm’s specific requirements and the consultant solicitor’s terms of engagement.
3. Implement: Use the contract whenever engaging consultant solicitors, ensuring both parties understand and agree to the terms of the consultancy arrangement.

You can purchase the Consultant Solicitor Contract individually for £199.00 or as part of our HR Pack for the Legal Industry—a bundle of essential HR documents at a discounted price.