CLIENTS
PRIVATE PRACTICE
eNL provide specialist legal knowledge within the private practice market. We are successful in working with all firms around the UK and the experienced locum team can assist with any temporary or fixed term contract needs you may have. eNL can provide locums for holiday cover, maternity and sickness leave, they can assist in a time of increased caseload and can manage specialist projects within a team. We can provide individuals ranging from experienced legal secretaries to paralegals, legal executives and qualified solicitors and partners. In addition, many of our locums are happy to work either on an hourly rate or on a fixed term contract basis.
For more information, or an informal discussion, please contact Victoria Batchelor on 0121 454 1004 or email victoria.batchelor@enllegal.co.uk
INHOUSE
Our in-house consultants are experienced in providing locum legal support to clients across the commerce and industry sector, including energy, FMCG, property developers, automotive, wealth management, I.T, and telecommunication businesses.
Using our wide network of in-house locum lawyers, we are able to provide support at all levels of experience, from paralegals to assist with document-based or research projects, through to interim General Counsel roles. Our candidates include those with previous in-house experience, or those from a private practice background with secondment experience of working within an in-house team.
For more information, or an informal discussion, please contact Kaye Thumpston on 0121 454 1004 or email Kaye.Thumpston@enllegal.co.uk
PUBLIC SECTOR
Our highly experienced public sector consultants have experience of recruiting across all areas of the public sector to include Local and Central Government, regulatory bodies, the NHS, charities and housing associations. Using our wide network of candidates we are able to assist with requirements at all levels of experience, from legal assistants through to Heads of Legal. We regularly recruit for the following specialist areas:
Head of Legal
Head of Department
Prosecutions
Civil Litigation
Local Government Generalists
Childcare
Adult Social Services
Education
Commercial
Property
Regulatory
Licensing
Housing
For more information, or an informal discussion, please contact Kaye Thumpston on 0121 454 1004 or email Kaye.Thumpston@enllegal.co.uk
FAQ’S
What checks do you carry out on your locum candidates?
eNL conduct checks on all locum candidates in line with government regulations. We gain proof of professional qualifications, proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK, we carry out equal opportunities and obtain at least 2 recent professional references. Through obtaining this information we ensure the reliability and professionalism of our candidates.
What happens if my requirement changes?
The agreement you enter into has no formal notice period and therefore changes can be adapted to quickly.
Does a locum always work on an hourly rate?
There are 3 main ways a locum can work, either on an hourly basis, on a daily basis or on a fixed term contract. Our consultants can advise the best way for you to employ a locum as each assignment has different requirements.
Why do individuals locum?
There are many reasons why individuals decide to become a professional locum.
Flexibility
Becoming a professional locum means that the locum can decide where and when they work, and for how long
Lifestyle
Some locums choose to locum in order to fit around prior commitments. They are able to decide when and where they work and which assignments they commit to.
End of Career
Many retired solicitors with a wealth of experience decide to locum as a way of continuing in the law after they retired from the commitment of full time employment.
Enjoyment
Completing locum assignments is enjoyable – the locum gets to experience different caseloads, firms and locations whilst still maintaining their professional knowledge.
Variety
Many professional locums have worked in a variety of sectors and enjoy the different types of caseloads and environments.
Is there a minimum duration for an assignment?
There is no minimum or maximum duration for assignments. We have helped firms find a candidate for a matter of days, up to long term 12 month assignments and beyond.
If you have any questions that have not been answered, please feel free call a consultant on 0121 454 1004, or email your query to enl@enllegal.co.uk titled ‘FAQ’.