Maintain control over your legal practice, whether you’re looking to start, supplement, or scale with Ontra.
A Fully Remote Law Practice Is Possible
With Ontra
Whether you’re looking to start, supplement, or scale your legal practice, Ontra works with its freelance legal partners to find tailored, long-term client engagements that work best for them.
It’s Time to Take Control of Your Legal Career
Whatever your experience, availability, or career goals, Ontra empowers you to practice law without the constraints of a traditional legal career.
Determine your own workload
Gain greater autonomy over your legal practice
Set your own flexible schedule and practice law from anywhere.
Get access to high-quality clients
Remove the time constraints of business development. We’ll bring a tailored pipeline of flexible and remote client engagement opportunities to you.
Remove logistical roadblocks
Ontra handles all billing and collections services so there's no need to chase clients for payment.
Build your network
Network and collaborate with other like-minded freelance professionals in the global Ontra community.
Nurture client relationships
Build and develop long-term, trusted client relationships.
Meet our growing community of remote legal partners
Our Recruiting and Engagement Process
Ontra invests in its candidates with the aim of developing long-term partnerships. Below is an outline of what we look for in our freelance legal partners, as well as a breakdown of the road to partnership with us.
What We Look for in Our Freelance Legal Partners:
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements is desired.
Active license to practice law and the ability 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.
Not a corporate lawyer? That’s okay!
We welcome lawyers with different areas of expertise. Drop your resume, and we'll contact you with any suitable opportunities.
Open Opportunities for Freelance Lawyers
See below for opportunities to join our legal network in the US, Europe, and Asia.
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EU-Qualified Freelance Corporate Lawyer
Remote
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EU/UK-Qualified Freelance Lawyer (Sell-side NDAs)
Remote
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Freelance Commercial Legal Consultant
Remote | Asia-Pacific
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Freelance Corporate Legal Consultant
Remote | Asia-Pacific
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Freelance Fund Formation Legal Consultant
Remote | Asia-Pacific
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Japanese-qualified (Bengoshi) Freelance Legal Consultant
Remote | Asia Pacific
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Japanese-qualified (Bengoshi) Freelance Legal Consultant
Remote | EMEA
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Japanese-qualified (Bengoshi) Freelance Legal Consultant
Remote | US
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Korean-Speaking Freelance Legal Consultant Remote | Asia-Pacific
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UK-Qualified Freelance Corporate Lawyer Remote
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UK/EU-Qualified Freelance Fund Formation Lawyer Remote
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US-Licensed Freelance Corporate Lawyer Remote
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What experience and qualifications do lawyers need in order to be on the Ontra platform?
Our clients look to Ontra to manage their high-volume transactional needs so experience negotiating routine contracts such as non-disclosure agreements, is preferred. Please submit your resume if you have experience outside of corporate law as we do consider lawyers with other areas of expertise.
What experience and qualifications do lawyers need in order to be on the Ontra platform?
Our clients look to Ontra to manage their high-volume transactional needs so experience negotiating routine contracts such as non-disclosure agreements, is preferred. Please submit your resume if you have experience outside of corporate law as we do consider lawyers with other areas of expertise.
How many hours does a typical lawyer work on the platform?
The volume of work with Ontra is generally most conducive for lawyers who are looking to supplement or scale their own solo practice or boutique law firm. However, we also partner with a variety of other professionals including working parents and entrepreneurs. The commitment to Ontra equates to about 15-25 hours per week, but this can be scaled up to full time.
How many hours does a typical lawyer work on the platform?
The volume of work with Ontra is generally most conducive for lawyers who are looking to supplement or scale their own solo practice or boutique law firm. However, we also partner with a variety of other professionals including working parents and entrepreneurs. The commitment to Ontra equates to about 15-25 hours per week, but this can be scaled up to full time.
What type of legal work is available on the Ontra platform?
Our legal partners can expect to negotiate and manage standard commercial agreements for clients in the asset management, real estate, and healthcare spaces. These contracts can vary depending on the clients’ needs, but typically include investment-related non-disclosure agreements, engagement letters, vendor contracts, and other managed service agreements.
What type of legal work is available on the Ontra platform?
Our legal partners can expect to negotiate and manage standard commercial agreements for clients in the asset management, real estate, and healthcare spaces. These contracts can vary depending on the clients’ needs, but typically include investment-related non-disclosure agreements, engagement letters, vendor contracts, and other managed service agreements.
What technical requirements are needed to negotiate documents on your 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 negotiate documents on your 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.
As a freelance legal partner, am I employed by Ontra?
No, our legal partners are all independent contractors. Ontra handles a variety of administrative tasks for our legal partners (including invoicing, client billing and collection, and business development), but the legal work and advice is exclusively provided by you.
As a freelance legal partner, am I employed by Ontra?
No, our legal partners are all independent contractors. Ontra handles a variety of administrative tasks for our legal partners (including invoicing, client billing and collection, and business development), but the legal work and advice is exclusively provided by you.
How are client engagement opportunities presented to Ontra legal partners?
In-network legal partners are presented with available client engagement opportunities based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, time zone, and capacity levels. Ontra’s goal is to facilitate long-term partnerships and the client engagements are designed to be long term and ongoing in nature with no set end date.
How are client engagement opportunities presented to Ontra legal partners?
In-network legal partners are presented with available client engagement opportunities based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, time zone, and capacity levels. Ontra’s goal is to facilitate long-term partnerships and the client engagements are designed to be long term and ongoing in nature with no set end date.
Practice Law on Your Own Terms With Ontra.
Whether you’re looking to start, supplement, or scale your legal practice, Ontra gives you the freedom to decide your own legal journey.