Maintain control over your legal practice, whether you’re looking to use Ontra’s technology to start, supplement, or scale the management of your practice.
A Fully Remote Law Practice Is Possible
With Ontra’s Technology
Whether you’re looking to start, supplement, or scale your legal practice, Ontra’s technology enables its network of independently practicing lawyers to find long-term client engagements that work for them and their clients.
It’s Time to Take Control of Your Legal Practice
Whatever your experience, availability, or career goals, Ontra’s technology empowers you to practice law without the constraints of a traditional legal career.
Better manage your own workload
Gain greater autonomy over your legal practice
Set your own flexible schedule and practice law from anywhere through the use of sophisticated technology.
Potential to work with high-quality clients
Ontra is not a law firm and does not provide legal services in any form. Ontra’s technology services—which are used by sophisticated private asset managers, including some of the world’s leading private equity and venture capital firms, investment banks, direct lenders, and hedge funds—provides customers with the opportunity to engage independent legal professionals directly to negotiate routine legal agreements more efficiently and effectively.
Remove logistical roadblocks
You retain sole control over the legal services you provide directly to your clients. Ontra handles routine administrative tasks, such as billing and collections services so there's no need to chase clients for payment. Your business relationship with your clients remains within your exclusive control.
Build your network
Network and collaborate with other like-minded freelance professionals in the global Ontra community.
Nurture client relationships
Free up your time and resources to build and develop long-term, trusted client relationships.
Read the stories that inspired lawyers to join our network.
Our Recruiting and Engagement Process
Ontra's recruiting process includes several stages to ensure that we provide all of the information necessary for you to determine whether joining the network may be the perfect next step for your legal practice. Below is an outline of our process from initial meetings to first client engagements.
What We Look for in our Cohort of Independent Lawyers
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements is desired.
Active license to practice law and the commitment to obtain/maintain personal malpractice/professional indemnity insurance.
Motivation and vision for building or growing your own legal practice.
Professional client-ready presence, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Commercially focused approach to problem-solving.
Technologically savvy, with a dedication to process-improvement.
Open Opportunities for Independent Lawyers
See below for opportunities to join our legal network in the US, Europe, and Asia.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What experience and qualifications do lawyers need in order to be on the Ontra platform?
The engagement for legal services is managed directly between each customer and their chosen lawyer and Ontra plays no role in negotiating the terms of any legal services agreement between the lawyer and their client. Likewise, Ontra plays no role in the ultimate decision of either party to accept or continue an engagement. The demands, needs, and preferences of each customer will vary, but may include a desire for experience in specific document types and/or in specific industries.
What experience and qualifications do lawyers need in order to be on the Ontra platform?
The engagement for legal services is managed directly between each customer and their chosen lawyer and Ontra plays no role in negotiating the terms of any legal services agreement between the lawyer and their client. Likewise, Ontra plays no role in the ultimate decision of either party to accept or continue an engagement. The demands, needs, and preferences of each customer will vary, but may include a desire for experience in specific document types and/or in specific industries.
How many hours do lawyers typically commit to the platform?
Overall volume depends on the scope of your engagement with your client(s), which will vary. According to feedback from the lawyers who utilize Ontra’s services, a typical volume is approximately 15-25 hours per week. The decision to accept, continue, or expand any engagement for legal services is managed solely between each customer and network lawyer.
How many hours do lawyers typically commit to the platform?
Overall volume depends on the scope of your engagement with your client(s), which will vary. According to feedback from the lawyers who utilize Ontra’s services, a typical volume is approximately 15-25 hours per week. The decision to accept, continue, or expand any engagement for legal services is managed solely between each customer and network lawyer.
What type of work is typically requested by Ontra customers from lawyers who participate in the Ontra platform?
Lawyers who utilize Ontra’s Contract Automation technology product are requested by customers to review and negotiate high-volume commercial contracts, predominantly investment-related NDAs. Lawyers who utilize Ontra’s Insight technology product are typically involved in abstracting previously executed private fund documentation.
What type of work is typically requested by Ontra customers from lawyers who participate in the Ontra platform?
Lawyers who utilize Ontra’s Contract Automation technology product are requested by customers to review and negotiate high-volume commercial contracts, predominantly investment-related NDAs. Lawyers who utilize Ontra’s Insight technology product are typically involved in abstracting previously executed private fund documentation.
What technical requirements are needed to utilize Ontra’s technology platform?
Our platform is web-based and can be accessed from anywhere. All you need to access your Ontra work stream is a reliable internet connection and a current version of Microsoft Word. Additionally, any device you use to access our platform will need to meet our security requirements.
What technical requirements are needed to utilize Ontra’s technology platform?
Our platform is web-based and can be accessed from anywhere. All you need to access your Ontra work stream is a reliable internet connection and a current version of Microsoft Word. Additionally, any device you use to access our platform will need to meet our security requirements.
Am I employed by Ontra when I join the network?
No. Ontra is not a law firm, does not employ the lawyers who are included on the Ontra Platform, and does not provide legal services of any kind. All lawyers utilizing the Ontra Platform in the network practice independently and retain sole control over their attorney-client relationships and the legal services they provide directly to their client(s). Ontra handles a variety of administrative tasks for network lawyers (including invoicing and client billing and collection), but the legal work and advice is exclusively provided by you.
Am I employed by Ontra when I join the network?
No. Ontra is not a law firm, does not employ the lawyers who are included on the Ontra Platform, and does not provide legal services of any kind. All lawyers utilizing the Ontra Platform in the network practice independently and retain sole control over their attorney-client relationships and the legal services they provide directly to their client(s). Ontra handles a variety of administrative tasks for network lawyers (including invoicing and client billing and collection), but the legal work and advice is exclusively provided by you.
How are potential client opportunities proposed to lawyers in the network?
The provision of and engagement for any legal services is solely for a Ontra platform lawyer and an Ontra customer to manage. Ontra presents potential lawyers to the customer for them to evaluate and potentially engage; depending on their needs and preferences, Ontra customers may select their legal service providers based on business need, time zone, or specific experience. Legal Network members can notify Ontra of their availability to explore new engagements by updating their in-app profile.
How are potential client opportunities proposed to lawyers in the network?
The provision of and engagement for any legal services is solely for a Ontra platform lawyer and an Ontra customer to manage. Ontra presents potential lawyers to the customer for them to evaluate and potentially engage; depending on their needs and preferences, Ontra customers may select their legal service providers based on business need, time zone, or specific experience. Legal Network members can notify Ontra of their availability to explore new engagements by updating their in-app profile.
Practice Law on Your Own Terms With Ontra.
Whether you’re looking to start, supplement, or scale your legal practice, Ontra’s technology gives you the freedom to decide your own legal journey.