Freelance Solicitor
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Location: Remote / Hybrid (UK-based)
Type: Freelance / Contract – Flexible hours
Revenue Share: 70% to Solicitor / 30% to Guardian Light Enterprises LTD
About Guardian Light Enterprises LTD
At Guardian Light Enterprises LTD, we are more than a social enterprise — we are a beacon of hope for children, teenagers, and single-parent families facing homelessness, abuse, and hardship.
Our mission is to empower and protect the most vulnerable, giving them the tools, legal support, and guidance they need to build brighter futures. Every session you deliver as a solicitor doesn’t just provide legal advice — it gives someone dignity, hope, and a chance to reclaim their life.
Role Purpose
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated freelance solicitors to provide expert legal guidance to our beneficiaries. This role is flexible, allowing you to use your legal expertise to make a tangible difference in the lives of children, teenagers, and single-parent families who urgently need your support.
You will:
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Offer legal advice on family law, employment rights, housing, or other related areas
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Guide clients through complex legal processes with clarity and empathy
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Provide practical, actionable advice that empowers clients to take control of their lives
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Collaborate with GLF staff and volunteers to ensure clients are supported holistically
Hours & Commitment
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Recommended: 6–12 hours per month at the early stage
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Sessions can be scheduled flexibly to suit your availability and client needs
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Each session revenue split: 70% to you, 30% reinvested into GLF programs
Compensation & Payment
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Paid per session based on agreed client engagement
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Revenue sharing model ensures fair and transparent payment
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Payment schedule: monthly for simplicity, with detailed statements provided
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Additional incentives: high-performing solicitors may be offered Board Member or Advisory Board roles
Skills & Experience
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Qualified solicitor in the UK, practising in relevant areas (family law, housing, employment, or youth-focused law)
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Strong empathy, patience, and communication skills
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Comfortable working remotely and in collaboration with a mission-driven team
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Passion for social justice, children’s rights, and supporting vulnerable communities
Policies & Safeguarding
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DBS check required (Enhanced, £12.50 volunteer rate)
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Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
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Adherence to GLF Confidentiality, Data Protection, and Equality policies
Benefits
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Directly impact the lives of vulnerable children, teens, and families
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Flexible working hours to suit your schedule
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Opportunities for professional growth, networking, and community recognition
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Invitation to join our Advisory Board or Board of Directors as the enterprise scales
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Being part of a mission that transforms lives — where every hour you give makes a tangible difference
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Public recognition on GLF communications, website, and reports
Ideal Candidate Profile
You are someone who:
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Believes that legal guidance is a lifeline for those who have nowhere else to turn
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Feels fulfilled by using your expertise to create social impact
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Is proactive, compassionate, and able to work independently
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Wants to be part of a groundbreaking social enterprise at the startup stage
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Values ethical work, transparency, and accountability