Our Story
Flex Legal was founded in 2015, evolving from the busy legal freelance practice that Flex’s founder Erin Cowling started in 2013.
Erin discovered that many sole practitioners and law firms needed short-term, as-needed, experienced legal help which she was happy to provide. Erin started turning down work due to the volume of requests. The realization that other lawyers may enjoy freelancing resulted in the founding of the network.
Starting with just 3 freelance lawyers in 2015, Flex Legal has grown to over 80 lawyers helping lawyer and law firm clients on a regular basis across Canada.
Awards & Recognitions
Meet Some Of Our Freelancers
We have over 80 freelance lawyers (and 20 freelance paralegals/law clerks) available to assist. Browse a representative sample below.
Experience You Can Trust
Our values guide everything we do
Personal Fulfillment
We believe in the importance of work-life harmony. Intentional time spent outside of work is important for the health and wellbeing of all lawyers.
Flexibility
We embrace the power of freelancing as a more flexible way to practice law, constantly pushing boundaries to open new horizons.
Simplicity & Support
We want all our clients to reap the benefits of hiring a freelancer, and we work hard to make that happen in the most simple and supportive way as possible.
Transparency
Honesty & integrity are important to us.
We are committed to doing what's best for our clients and freelancers.