Interim & contract legal recruitment
When teams need legal support, now.
People Pathways connects organisations across the Middle East, Italy and Hong Kong with high-quality interim and contract legal talent, for regulatory change, complex projects and short-term cover, available to contribute to business-critical matters from day one.
Flexible by design
Bringing together businesses that need cover and lawyers who want flexibility.
Businesses increasingly need flexible legal support to manage regulatory change, complex projects and short-term cover. At the same time, experienced lawyers are seeking greater flexibility, meaningful work and the chance to broaden their experience.
We bring these needs together, giving organisations immediate access to exceptional interim lawyers, and enabling consultants to add value from the first day of an engagement.
Our capability
Interim resourcing across the work that matters.
We specialise in interim and contract legal resourcing across:
01
In-House Legal
- Legal Counsel
- Senior Legal Counsel
- Special Counsel
02
Regulatory & Compliance
- Compliance Managers
- Regulatory Specialists
- Risk & Governance professionals
03
Project & Transformation Support
- Transaction and deal support
- Regulatory change programmes
- Business transformation
- Parental and extended leave cover
We support short-, medium- and longer-term engagements, including contracts extending beyond 12 months.
How we work
Fast, structured and responsive.
We work closely with clients from brief to onboarding and beyond.
Scope the brief
We define role requirements, timeframes and budgets with you.
Identify talent
We source suitable interim lawyers from our curated network.
Present quickly
We present relevant candidates within 48 hours wherever possible.
Manage the process
We handle interviews, selection and onboarding end to end.
Handle the admin
Employment administration, payroll and insurance are taken care of.
Support throughout
We stay close for the duration of the engagement.
We manage employment, payroll and insurance, so you can bring in vetted, insured lawyers on a compliant and flexible basis.
What they say
Trusted when speed and quality both matter.
Deep connections where it counts and a seamless process for our business. We had the right lawyer in place fast.
General Counsel — Financial Services
I called on a Monday and had a lawyer start with us the following week, and she's worked out brilliantly.
Head of Legal — Multinational
Knows the market and her candidates, with communication and responsiveness that are genuinely exceptional.
General Counsel — Listed Company
Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
How does interim legal resourcing work?
In simple terms: you tell us the type of lawyer you need, how long you'll need them and your budget, and we send a few suitable, vetted options quickly, often within days. We manage the engagement end to end, from selection to onboarding and the admin behind it.
How much does it cost?
Cost depends on the seniority, duration and scope of the engagement. We're transparent on rates up front with no hidden fees, get in touch and we'll give you a clear quote for your specific need.
How long does the process take?
For urgent needs we can often present candidates within 48 hours and have a lawyer start within a week, depending on the role and seniority. Longer, more specialist searches take a little more time.
What type of candidates do you have access to?
A curated network of experienced interim and contract lawyers across in-house, regulatory, compliance and project support, from Legal Counsel through to General Counsel level, across the Middle East, Italy and Hong Kong.
What are the benefits of engaging an interim lawyer?
Speed, flexibility and specialist expertise without a permanent headcount commitment, ideal for covering peaks in workload, projects, parental leave or transitions, with someone who can add value from day one.