WHAT I DO: I am an external in-house lawyer, specialising in quality outsourced in-house legal services, advice, consulting and support to in-house legal teams. Clients enjoy access to an accomplished senior in-house legal resource, with deep experience and commercial acumen on a flexible, cost effective and "as needed" basis. HOW I DO IT: I build long term relationships with clients as their flexible external in-house resource. The first step – I like to get to know you and the business. It is important to gain a solid understanding of the day-to-day legal issues that the business faces, and how the legal department works to handle those issues. The next step is straight forward – I work with you as part of the team, part of the business, adding to the capability of the in-house legal department. Depending on your needs I can provide assistance on an occasional, semi-regular or regular basis. I can work remotely, where I am only a phone call, email, Skype or Facetime away. Alternatively, I can work from your premises as required. Importantly, when clients engage me they know who they’re getting – Nigel Smith. Work isn’t delegated to other lawyers or secondees. BACKGROUND: After many years working in respected law firms, and nearly a decade as General Counsel in blue chip multi-nationals, I decided to start Nigel Smith Legal. I provide flexible, versatile assistance when in-house legal professionals and teams are under-resourced, or pressured due to staff absence or busy periods. Without the expense of adding a headcount and at cost effective rates. I know first-hand the challenges in-house legal departments face in trying to “do more with less”. From this, I think like an in-house lawyer. I speak the same language as in-house counsel and work collaboratively. Member: ACCC Franchising Consultative Committee (2014 & 2015). Member: Association of Corporate Counsel (Australia). Member: Law Society of New South Wales.