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    For those without an in-house lawyer, what's your biggest frustration when dealing with legal issues?

    Yes — my market is defined and my plan is in place. This community doesn't seem to be aligned with that but I have some helpful insights.
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    For those without an in-house lawyer, what's your biggest frustration when dealing with legal issues?

    Perhaps this community doesn't quite meet my target market but thanks again for engaging with the post.
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    For those without an in-house lawyer, what's your biggest frustration when dealing with legal issues?

    Thank you for your input, but I do know what I am saying. “Commercial experience” = experience of how businesses actually operate, make money, make decisions, manage risk, deal with suppliers/customers, pricing, ops, etc. “Commercial legal experience” = experience of doing legal work in a...
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    For those without an in-house lawyer, what's your biggest frustration when dealing with legal issues?

    I think that is a great way of putting it. I completely agree, but I am prepared to give it a good go. Thanks for engaging with this. It is appreciated.
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    For those without an in-house lawyer, what's your biggest frustration when dealing with legal issues?

    Appreciate your response, thank you. I will be providing clear contract drafting and negotiation, help onboarding suppliers and customers, straightforward operational legal guidance (e.g. customer disputes, non-payment etc), and usable templates and processes. It’s flexible, commercial support...
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    For those without an in-house lawyer, what's your biggest frustration when dealing with legal issues?

    I think there’s a misconception that “commercial experience” means sales or running a business. In‑house legal work is inherently commercial — it sits at the centre of how a business operates. My experience includes negotiating of contracts where pricing, service levels, deliverables and...
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    For those without an in-house lawyer, what's your biggest frustration when dealing with legal issues?

    Thanks for sharing your view on this, it is very much appreciated. I have worked in a range of business in various industries from start-ups to large plcs so perhaps that is something I should make clear in my marketing. My thinking was that I don't want to just sell legal advice as my...
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    For those without an in-house lawyer, what's your biggest frustration when dealing with legal issues?

    Absolutely. Thanks for providing your view, it is appreciated. All the best to you and your business!
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    For those without an in-house lawyer, what's your biggest frustration when dealing with legal issues?

    I do think there would be a difference between having a private practice solicitor on retainer, and someone like myself. Solicitors in a law firms have never worked directly for a business so you simply receive legal analysis that you have to interpret for yourself. Having worked as an...
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    For those without an in-house lawyer, what's your biggest frustration when dealing with legal issues?

    @fisicx and @WaveJumper Thanks both, that’s really useful to hear. I’m an in-house lawyer looking to set up as a consultant aiming my services primarily at SMEs and growing businesses. I’m currently researching how best to bridge the gap for businesses that don’t have in‑house support and feel...
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    For those without an in-house lawyer, what's your biggest frustration when dealing with legal issues?

    Hi all, For those of you without in‑house legal support, I’m really interested in what causes the most frustration when legal issues crop up in your business. Whether it’s contracts, disputes, data protection, policies, compliance, or just knowing what’s “normal” when someone sends you a...
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