The world of work has evolved. That’s clear. But what’s becoming more evident each day is that this change isn’t just temporary. It’s structural. Throughout the legal industry, we see a definite shift away from rigid employment models toward more flexible, commercial, and modern approaches.
The rise of the fractional workforce illustrates this perfectly. Mentions of “fractional leadership” on UK LinkedIn profiles jumped from just 2,000 in 2022 to 110,000 last year. Senior part-time roles are now growing three times faster than part-time roles overall.1 What started as a slow trend before 2020 accelerated rapidly during and after the pandemic. A combination of factors, including economic pressures, a desire for flexibility from both employers and employees, and technological advancements that facilitate remote collaboration, means it’s here to stay.
In 2025, very few legal teams are returning to traditional work models. Nor should they. The need for flexibility, both in how legal services are provided and how legal professionals choose to work, has become a permanent part of the market.
NomosFIT and the New Legal Model
NomosFIT was built for this moment. We are not a recruitment agency or a consultancy. We are a legal talent platform focused on flexibility, efficiency, and results. Through our pool of exceptional lawyers, we can provide our clients with not only faster, higher-quality legal advice but also a model that is both time-efficient and cost-effective.
In the UK and across Europe, we are observing an increasing demand from businesses that require legal talent but cannot justify or prefer not to hire full-time staff. We recognize that businesses’ needs are constantly evolving and changing, and that they need to access legal talent from a model that reflects these ongoing demands and challenges.
The need to access specialised legal advice from a legal professional who possesses niche expertise is usually difficult and expensive to find in a full-time employee. More often than not, businesses do not have the time or budget to find these people either. NomosFIT’s lawyers allow businesses to address their specific needs and challenges quicker, more efficiently, and more cost-effectively. However, these organisations are not solely focused on cutting costs; they seek experienced lawyers who can start working immediately, adapt to rapidly changing priorities, and bring a strategic mindset.
That is where we step in. NomosFIT links businesses with experienced legal professionals who can solve real problems and adapt to today’s business environment.
A Legal Market in Motion
The legal industry is changing. Pricing pressures are rising, expectations for in-house teams are increasing, and the demand for quick, affordable commercial legal advice has never been higher.
We are observing this shift across various sectors, including technology and life sciences, as well as financial services and consumer brands. Whether it is interim general counsel coverage, project-specific regulatory advice, or short-term transactional support, businesses seek access to high-quality legal talent that delivers tangible impact without the associated overhead.
Traditional models are struggling to keep pace. That is why fractional legal talent is no longer a niche solution; it is becoming the top choice for companies that value flexibility, speed, and control.
Delivering Value Where It Matters
At NomosFIT, our goal isn’t just to place bodies. It’s to solve problems. That begins with understanding exactly what the client needs and then matching them with someone who can step in, get to work, and add value from day one. We recognize that clients want value for money but not at the expense of quality. Our highly experienced Talent Acquisition teams, made up of lawyers, ex-law firm partners, and talent resourcing specialists, continue to focus on quality over quantity as we build our lawyer teams, striving to provide only the most exceptional legal talent for our clients.
One recent example stands out. A fintech company had been relying on a major law firm for ongoing support. It was costly, and the slow turnaround times were hindering their progress. They did not need a permanent general counsel, and a secondee was out of budget. We introduced a former partner from that very same law firm, who started within 48 hours. The cost was about 75 percent lower. The project was delivered efficiently, and in addition to the day-to-day project work, the lawyer was able to help improve internal processes and advise the senior leadership team on strategic matters.
That is the kind of outcome we strive for. It’s not just about filling a gap; it’s about creating lasting value.
My Vision for NomosFIT UK
My goal is to build a team and a practice that reflects how legal services should be delivered today. That means being fast, flexible, and commercially savvy but without sacrificing quality. It means prioritising trusted relationships. And it means giving lawyers the opportunity to work differently without sacrificing quality, ambition, or purpose.
We are expanding rapidly in the UK and Europe, but growth for its own sake is not our goal. We are creating a platform that provides real results for clients and meaningful careers for legal professionals. One that makes sense financially, operationally, and personally.
NomosFIT is here to change how legal support is provided. And we’re just getting started.
1https://www.thetimes.com/article/83a82bc9-c03f-49ea-b4a4-4d9422f9c645
