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Why did you come to work with Obelisk? I was looking for a way back into the workforce after a few years’ break. I expected it to be painful. Instead I found Obelisk where people actually make an effort to listen […]
How have you found working as a lawyer and parent? Juggling motherhood and a career is a constant challenge, feeling that I should work as if I have no children, yet be available for my children as if I have […]
“Like so many I desperately wanted to keep working, as that is a fundamental part of my identity” Tell us a little about yourself… I am a dual-qualified solicitor and US lawyer with over 15 years of experience practising commercial […]
I have been finding it difficult to switch off from work on days off in recent times, particularly due to a demanding client I currently work with. It’s taking its toll on my health and I really want to have […]
“I have come closer than ever to my ideal life-work balance and that’s thanks to Obelisk” What did you do before joining Obelisk? I was working for small businesses on an ad-hoc remote basis, mostly in connection with commercial law, […]
“I wanted to develop something of my own and have a new adventure” What is your background? I worked at Linklaters in their Employment department – I was office based and worked full time and then worked four days a week after […]
“It’s important to see the other lawyers face to face on a regular basis to help build relationships.” What did your work life look like before Obelisk? I trained and qualified at a City law firm, specialising in corporate recovery. […]
“Working with Obelisk has allowed me to consolidate and also broaden my range.” What were you doing before becoming an Obelisk consultant? I was working as a general in-house lawyer in the marine engineering, engineering and defence sectors. To diversify, […]
I have been experiencing problems with a colleague that I feel amount to bullying, but I am not sure how to speak up or take action. I fear it will be dismissed as a bit of conflict when I am […]
“Freelance work has really taken off in the legal sector” When did you become a freelance consultant? I had dabbled in freelance work before joining Obelisk in 2014. The path has become more consistent since then – the fact that […]