Obelisk Support | B Corp Certified

Obelisk Support | B Corp Certified

Legal Services

London, England 5,901 followers

B Corp™ certified. Great for business. Better for society. Hire pre-vetted legal consultants & paralegals. #HumanFirst.

About us

Obelisk Support, the home of flexible legal work, is a B Corp Certified ™ business with a clear social-impact mission: to keep outstanding legal talent in the law. With over a decade of experience delivering flexible legal support, we are unique in our expertise to help legal teams and law firms boost capacity in a cost effective and agile way. Founded on the principle of #HumanFirst, we connect great businesses with pre-vetted, high quality, flexible legal support powered by our pool of experienced, mostly City-trained lawyers and best-in-class paralegals who want to work differently. What sets us apart is our commitment to keeping first-rate legal talent – often excluded by traditional practice due to caring commitments, age, or background – working in the law. Through our multi award-winning business model, our legal consultants can act an extension of your team within a matter of days – or even hours. Partner with us to deliver strategic impact, stay agile, manage your costs effectively and enrich the diversity of your supplier base – plus you’re championing flexible legal work that’s great for your business and improving diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Get in touch today: E: info@obelisksupport.com T: +44 (0)207 965 7564 obelisksupport.com

Website
https://obelisksupport.com
Industry
Legal Services
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
London, England
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2010
Specialties
Legal Support, Legal Services, Diversity in the Law, Returners in Law, ALSP, Lawyers, Interim Legal, Flexible Legal Support, Interim Legal Support, Flexible Legal Work, Commercial Lawyers, Corporate Lawyers, Banking and Finance Lawyers, Women Returners, Women in Law, IP and Data Privacy Lawyers, Flexible Working, Diversity and Inclusion, Legal Recruitment, Interim Legal Operations, and Legal Tech

Locations

  • Primary

    44 Southampton Buildings

    Suite 3.02

    London, England WC2A 1AP, GB

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  • ❓Expanding your business abroad: Opportunity or minefield❓ 💡 Did you know? 🇫🇷In France, strict labour laws require economic justification for dismissals, and unfair termination can lead to legal battles. (Source: French Labour Code) 🇺🇸In the US, "at-will" employment means employees can be dismissed without cause, offering flexibility but limited rights. (Source: U.S. Department of Labor) 🇯🇵In Japan, the traditional culture emphasises long-term employment, creating unique recruitment challenges. (Source: Japan Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare) 🌍 Join our International Expansion Webinar to discover how to navigate the opportunities and complexities of international expansion. We’ll share insights and past experience - giving you the tools to avoid missteps and capitalise on new markets. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: ☑️How to choose the right country and location for your expansion. ☑️The 5 critical legal areas to tackle, from tax laws to corporate governance. ☑️How to adapt your hiring strategy to different cultural and legal landscapes. 📅 When: Tuesday 28th Jan, 10.30am 🎯 Who should attend: CEOs, scaling companies, and business leaders ready to take the next step in global growth. ✨ This isn’t just theory—it’s practical advice from experts who’ve been in your shoes. 👉 Save your spot today: Registration link in the comments Obelisk Support – Strategic legal expertise tailored to your business needs.

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  • 🥳 congratulations! We are so proud to be part of this journey 🙏 Fantastic achievements and milestone!

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    🎉 Celebrating a decade of impact! Over the past 10 years, we’ve been at the forefront of UK smaller business growth: 💼 209,000 businesses supported 🚀 More than £32bn of private and public investment unlocked 🌍 250,000+ additional jobs created To mark the occasion, we’ve published #ThePowerOf10 report. Read it here to find out more about our impact and journey: https://lnkd.in/dwJvx6eM A big thank you to all our delivery partners and fund managers – none of this would have been possible without you 🙌 Stay tuned, we’ll be sharing key milestones, highlights and stories of the incredible businesses we’ve supported since launching. 

  • 🏆 Legal 500 ESG UK Awards - SHORTLISTED! We are delighted to be recognised by the Legal 500 ESG UK Awards, which celebrate the vital work being done across the legal sector to promote diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. Positive change doesn’t happen overnight—it takes consistent effort, a clear purpose, and a commitment to values that prioritise people and the planet. As one of the few legal businesses to achieve B Corp status, we know the importance of embedding these principles into everything we do. Initiatives like the DEI in Law report, launched last year at the House of Lords, and the ongoing work of organisations such as Spark21 which was founded by our CEO Dana Denis-Smith OBE demonstrate the power of collaboration and vision in driving progress. We are proud to stand with others who are committed to making our sector—and the world—a more inclusive, sustainable place. Congratulations to all the other inspiring finalists, and thank you to the Legal 500 ESG UK Awards for shining a spotlight on these crucial efforts. Photo below shows the DEI in Law report launch at the House of Lords in September last year. A great event where over 200 people passionate about change in the legal sector gathered together to become giants. Links to the report and videos of our speakers are in the comments.

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  • 🤔 Should We Still Be Working From Home? Did you catch last night's Panorama on BBC last night? It explored the ongoing debate around remote and hybrid working versus the push to return to the office. This conversation isn’t just about where people work—it’s about how we shape the future of work itself. From organisational culture to productivity and wellbeing, the implications are far-reaching, and businesses across industries are grappling with the challenges and opportunities. At Obelisk Support, we’ve long championed flexible working because we believe it’s the key to retaining talented lawyers while respecting their work-life commitments. Unlike some high-profile examples, where rigid RTO policies have led to tensions, we’ve seen first-hand how flexibility fosters satisfaction and long-term success. For us, it’s not a reaction to change but a guiding principle. By enabling talented lawyers to balance work with life commitments, we help legal teams access expertise that might otherwise be lost. 💪 Our Returners Development Programme is a prime example of how we make flexibility work. It supports legal professionals returning to their careers after a break, offering tailored pathways to rebuild skills and confidence. By adapting to meet the needs of legal professionals, we’re not just supporting individuals—we’re proving that a people-focused approach is better for business too. 🌟 The lessons from Covid-19, such as the benefits of remote collaboration and flexible hours, have stayed with us because they work. And while the conversation around RTO policies continues, one thing is clear: the future of work is flexible.

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  • A great example of the value of returners and the people who champion them to come back and not throw away years’ of experience.

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    ⚖️ Helping Businesses Access Quality Legal Support 🤝| Champion of Women in Law 👩⚖️ | Thought Leader 📚 | Workplace Culture Change Advocate | Top B-Corp Founder | Keynote Speaker | Honorary Doctorate x 2

    ✨Cameron Diaz on being a returner is THE best! ✨ Back after 10 years, this is a fab interview on BBC in which she captures so much of how returners are treated and how they feel when they finally take the first steps to return They, too, wonder, like her, whether they will "tip toe in" or "go gung-ho" on their return What's your style if you think of coming back to law? Equally, if you are in a position to select and cast someone - be more like #JamieFoxx 💪 don't write people off, ask they to be back in action 🙌 When you choose family first, and you say "No" to jobs a few times, they eventually "stop asking" - one of the reasons I set up Obelisk Support | B Corp Certified was to give lawyers the opportunity to keep their hand in by doing smaller pieces of work, flexibly, but to avoid saying "No" for this very reason She enjoyed her 10 year careee break as she was "free" to be a mom and a wife but that she was "really grateful" to be back Kids grow up, and you realise you do have more in the tank to give - many of the lawyers we have worked with for 14 years have been in this situation and they now tell me how critical our belief in them has been to their decision to come back and not throw away years of legal experience and skills AS #CameronDiaz put it: "If I just let this go away, all of this goodwill that I got to build over so much time, the passion I have for entertaining people and making movies that people smile and laugh [at] and have a good time… if I don't engage that again, and give that a chance and participate in it and be grateful for it, then I would be a fool." #returners #careerbreak #skills #talent 🎬 credit to BBC Graham Norton Show for the clip and also for giving returners this fabulous visibility 🙌

  • 🌙 Are you drowning in a sea of contracts? 📝💼 Missed deadlines. Overwhelmed teams. Workloads that never stop growing. These aren’t just inconveniences—they’re the legal nightmares that keep leaders awake at night. And now, with economic uncertainty, rising costs, and the looming National Insurance increase, expanding your in-house legal team feels like an impossible dream. The pressure to do more with less is greater than ever. That’s where Obelisk Support comes in. Our flexible, interim legal support helps you: ✅ Tackle mounting workloads without increasing headcount ✅ Access expert legal professionals, only when you need them ✅ Keep your team focused and your business moving forward Legal nightmares don’t have to be your reality. With Obelisk Support, you can escape the overwhelm—and take control. #LegalSupport #FlexibleLegalServices #InterimSupport #LegalTeams #ObeliskSupport

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  • 🌍 Ready for International Expansion? Join our webinar! 📅 Tuesday 28th January, 10:30am (GMT) | Live on Zoom Want to take your business global but concerned about the challenges? Discover how to succeed internationally in this exclusive session for C-suite leaders. Led by our own Jessica Rivett, and Caroline Allen. Jess is a lawyer with 20 years’ experience in law firms, multinational corporates and scale ups. Caroline is a Chief Commercial Officer with 25 years’ commercial experience predominantly in SaaS start ups. What’s holding your business back? Learn how to navigate legal hurdles and unlock global growth opportunities. In just one hour, you’ll learn: ✅ How to manage legal risks ✅ Strategies to overcome operational challenges ✅ Expert advice to drive success 🖱️ Sign-up link in the comments. Turn challenges into opportunities. See you there! #Webinar #InternationalExpansion #BusinessGrowt

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  • 🤔 Think you know what a Fractional General Counsel can do for a business? The concept of Fractional GC is gaining traction, with more companies beginning to offer or discuss this service. At Obelisk Support, we’ve been providing expert Fractional GC solutions for years. However, we’ve noticed growing confusion about what a true Fractional GC can deliver. A Fractional GC offers companies access to experienced senior lawyers without incurring the cost of a full-time General Counsel. Operating as freelancers, they provide flexible, senior-level, strategic, legal support tailored to your business needs. This support can help reduce barriers and roadblocks for scaling businesses, offering legal expertise precisely when and where it’s needed. Whether your business is signing high-value contracts or deals, protecting intellectual property, navigating data protection regulations, or keeping up with employment law changes, Obelisk can help. Many of our clients are considering international expansion or have recently completed funding rounds. We hand-pick General Counsels to fit your company’s unique needs, offering flexible support that adapts to the peaks and troughs of your legal requirements. Scaling businesses, growing startups, and established companies facing fluctuating legal demands all stand to gain from the expertise of a Fractional General Counsel. If you’re curious about how a Fractional GC could help your business, or if you’re unsure whether this flexible legal solution is right for you find out more at the link below.

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  • 🌟 Did you know that 95% of our roles are flexible? At Obelisk, full-time office attendance isn’t a requirement—we offer a wide range of hybrid and remote opportunities. The legal sector isn’t always associated with flexibility, and recent headlines about mandated office returns only highlight the challenges faced by professionals seeking work-life balance. That’s why we remain committed to providing flexible legal support for both our consultants and clients. When our CEO Dana Denis-Smith founded Obelisk, she was driven by the loss of talent in the legal sector—particularly female lawyers who had to step back from their careers due to childcare or other commitments. Her vision was to create a space where talented legal professionals could thrive on their own terms. If 2025 feels like the right time for you to return to legal work after an extended break, why not join our Returners’ Development Programme? With monthly coaching sessions, CV support, mentoring, and more, we’re here to help you make a confident return to your legal career. But don’t just take our word for it—image below shows what one of our 2024 Returners had to say after securing a role with us following a 10-year career break. Register your interest today - contact Jessica Rivett j.rivett@obelisksupport.com

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